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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,652.96, 8,481.28 and 2,366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,652.96, 8,481.28 and 2,366.96 is: 3,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,652.96 : 8,481.28 = 2,366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,652.96/8,481.28 = 2,366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,652.96x = 8,481.28 × 2,366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,652.96x = 20,074,850.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074,850.51/5,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.21

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