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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.63, 7,502.55 and 2,952.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.63, 7,502.55 and 2,952.63 is: 4,074.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.63 : 7,502.55 = 2,952.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.63/7,502.55 = 2,952.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.63x = 7,502.55 × 2,952.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.63x = 22,152,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,201.93/5,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.62

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