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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.33, 8,580.82 and 3,092.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.33, 8,580.82 and 3,092.73 is: 4,635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.33 : 8,580.82 = 3,092.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.33/8,580.82 = 3,092.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.33x = 8,580.82 × 3,092.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.33x = 26,538,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538,159.44/5,725.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.22

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