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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.03, 8,592.72 and 2,216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.03, 8,592.72 and 2,216.07 is: 3,324.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.03 : 8,592.72 = 2,216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.03/8,592.72 = 2,216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.03x = 8,592.72 × 2,216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.03x = 19,042,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042,069.01/5,727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,324.95

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