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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,772.52, 8,660.22 and 2,309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,772.52, 8,660.22 and 2,309.68 is: 3,465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,772.52 : 8,660.22 = 2,309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,772.52/8,660.22 = 2,309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,772.52x = 8,660.22 × 2,309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,772.52x = 20,002,336.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002,336.93/5,772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.10

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