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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.75, 8,477.51 and 2,365.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.75, 8,477.51 and 2,365.77 is: 3,547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.75 : 8,477.51 = 2,365.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.75/8,477.51 = 2,365.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.75x = 8,477.51 × 2,365.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.75x = 20,055,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,055,827.00/5,652.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.98

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