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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.56, 8,355.96 and 2,452.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.56, 8,355.96 and 2,452.35 is: 3,677.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.56 : 8,355.96 = 2,452.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.56/8,355.96 = 2,452.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.56x = 8,355.96 × 2,452.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.56x = 20,491,738.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,491,738.51/5,571.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.92

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