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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,735.93, 8,557.98 and 5,112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,735.93, 8,557.98 and 5,112.23 is: 7,627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,735.93 : 8,557.98 = 5,112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,735.93/8,557.98 = 5,112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,735.93x = 8,557.98 × 5,112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,735.93x = 43,750,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,750,300.13/5,735.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,627.42

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