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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.50, 8,480.53 and 2,535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.50, 8,480.53 and 2,535.13 is: 3,803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.50 : 8,480.53 = 2,535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.50/8,480.53 = 2,535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.50x = 8,480.53 × 2,535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.50x = 21,499,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,499,203.62/5,652.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.49

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