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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,573.70, 8,355.63 and 2,796.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,573.70, 8,355.63 and 2,796.39 is: 4,192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,573.70 : 8,355.63 = 2,796.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,573.70/8,355.63 = 2,796.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,573.70x = 8,355.63 × 2,796.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,573.70x = 23,365,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,365,600.18/5,573.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.12

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