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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,575.29, 8,363.88 and 2,652.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,575.29, 8,363.88 and 2,652.63 is: 3,979.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,575.29 : 8,363.88 = 2,652.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,575.29/8,363.88 = 2,652.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,575.29x = 8,363.88 × 2,652.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,575.29x = 22,186,279.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186,279.00/5,575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.39

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