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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,732.67, 8,596.96 and 2,221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,732.67, 8,596.96 and 2,221.51 is: 3,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,732.67 : 8,596.96 = 2,221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,732.67/8,596.96 = 2,221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,732.67x = 8,596.96 × 2,221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,732.67x = 19,098,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,098,264.20/5,732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.48

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