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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,671.62, 8,510.04 and 2,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,671.62, 8,510.04 and 2,552.44 is: 3,829.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,671.62 : 8,510.04 = 2,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,671.62/8,510.04 = 2,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,671.62x = 8,510.04 × 2,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,671.62x = 21,721,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,721,366.50/5,671.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.83

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