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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,623.46, 8,440.33 and 2,852.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,623.46, 8,440.33 and 2,852.04 is: 4,280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,623.46 : 8,440.33 = 2,852.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,623.46/8,440.33 = 2,852.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,623.46x = 8,440.33 × 2,852.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,623.46x = 24,072,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,072,158.77/5,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.67

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