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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,581.32, 8,372.52 and 2,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,581.32, 8,372.52 and 2,072.24 is: 3,108.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,581.32 : 8,372.52 = 2,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,581.32/8,372.52 = 2,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,581.32x = 8,372.52 × 2,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,581.32x = 17,349,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,349,870.84/5,581.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.56

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