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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,607.72, 8,411.52 and 2,526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,607.72, 8,411.52 and 2,526.12 is: 3,789.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,607.72 : 8,411.52 = 2,526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,607.72/8,411.52 = 2,526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,607.72x = 8,411.52 × 2,526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,607.72x = 21,248,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,248,508.90/5,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.15

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