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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.25, 8,363.72 and 1,925.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.25, 8,363.72 and 1,925.25 is: 2,889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.25 : 8,363.72 = 1,925.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.25/8,363.72 = 1,925.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.25x = 8,363.72 × 1,925.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.25x = 16,102,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,102,242.30/5,573.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.20

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