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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,669.52, 8,502.66 and 2,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,669.52, 8,502.66 and 2,382 is: 3,572.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,669.52 : 8,502.66 = 2,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,669.52/8,502.66 = 2,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,669.52x = 8,502.66 × 2,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,669.52x = 20,253,336.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,253,336.12/5,669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.32

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