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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,801.44, 8,700.72 and 2,722.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,801.44, 8,700.72 and 2,722.72 is: 4,083.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,801.44 : 8,700.72 = 2,722.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,801.44/8,700.72 = 2,722.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,801.44x = 8,700.72 × 2,722.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,801.44x = 23,689,624.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,689,624.36/5,801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.40

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