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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,626.52, 8,439.76 and 1,522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,626.52, 8,439.76 and 1,522.52 is: 2,283.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,626.52 : 8,439.76 = 1,522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,626.52/8,439.76 = 1,522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,626.52x = 8,439.76 × 1,522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,626.52x = 12,849,703.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,849,703.40/5,626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,283.77

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