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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.44, 8,361.42 and 2,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.44, 8,361.42 and 2,801.44 is: 4,202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.44 : 8,361.42 = 2,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.44/8,361.42 = 2,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.44x = 8,361.42 × 2,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.44x = 23,424,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,424,016.44/5,573.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.79

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