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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,658.52, 8,481.94 and 2,373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,658.52, 8,481.94 and 2,373.52 is: 3,557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,658.52 : 8,481.94 = 2,373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,658.52/8,481.94 = 2,373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,658.52x = 8,481.94 × 2,373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,658.52x = 20,132,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132,054.23/5,658.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.83

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