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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,727.56, 8,592.42 and 2,265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,727.56, 8,592.42 and 2,265.08 is: 3,398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,727.56 : 8,592.42 = 2,265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,727.56/8,592.42 = 2,265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,727.56x = 8,592.42 × 2,265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,727.56x = 19,462,518.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,462,518.69/5,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.05

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