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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.04, 8,357.12 and 2,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.04, 8,357.12 and 2,652.56 is: 3,976.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.04 : 8,357.12 = 2,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.04/8,357.12 = 2,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.04x = 8,357.12 × 2,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.04x = 22,167,762.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167,762.23/5,575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.25

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