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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,720.82, 8,583.26 and 2,022.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,720.82, 8,583.26 and 2,022.09 is: 3,033.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,720.82 : 8,583.26 = 2,022.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,720.82/8,583.26 = 2,022.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,720.82x = 8,583.26 × 2,022.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,720.82x = 17,356,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356,124.21/5,720.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.85

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