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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,725.72, 8,577.69 and 3,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,725.72, 8,577.69 and 3,262.24 is: 4,887.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,725.72 : 8,577.69 = 3,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,725.72/8,577.69 = 3,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,725.72x = 8,577.69 × 3,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,725.72x = 27,982,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,982,483.43/5,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.16

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