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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.56, 8,586.12 and 2,027.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.56, 8,586.12 and 2,027.10 is: 3,039.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.56 : 8,586.12 = 2,027.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.56/8,586.12 = 2,027.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.56x = 8,586.12 × 2,027.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.56x = 17,404,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404,923.85/5,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.86

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