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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.33, 8,478.77 and 2,528.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.33, 8,478.77 and 2,528.97 is: 3,793.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.33 : 8,478.77 = 2,528.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.33/8,478.77 = 2,528.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.33x = 8,478.77 × 2,528.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.33x = 21,442,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,442,542.32/5,652.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.58

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