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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,722.32, 8,585.51 and 2,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,722.32, 8,585.51 and 2,023.59 is: 3,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,722.32 : 8,585.51 = 2,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,722.32/8,585.51 = 2,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,722.32x = 8,585.51 × 2,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,722.32x = 17,373,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,373,552.18/5,722.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.10

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