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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.81, 8,474.13 and 2,530.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.81, 8,474.13 and 2,530.26 is: 3,793.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.81 : 8,474.13 = 2,530.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.81/8,474.13 = 2,530.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.81x = 8,474.13 × 2,530.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.81x = 21,441,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,441,752.17/5,652.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.11

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