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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.44, 8,512.29 and 2,552.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.44, 8,512.29 and 2,552.51 is: 3,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.44 : 8,512.29 = 2,552.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.44/8,512.29 = 2,552.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.44x = 8,512.29 × 2,552.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.44x = 21,727,726.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,727,726.63/5,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.73

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