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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,724.62, 8,572.34 and 2,795.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,724.62, 8,572.34 and 2,795.25 is: 4,185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,724.62 : 8,572.34 = 2,795.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,724.62/8,572.34 = 2,795.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,724.62x = 8,572.34 × 2,795.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,724.62x = 23,961,819.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,961,819.41/5,724.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.75

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