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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,673.49, 8,510.45 and 2,552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,673.49, 8,510.45 and 2,552.90 is: 3,829.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,673.49 : 8,510.45 = 2,552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,673.49/8,510.45 = 2,552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,673.49x = 8,510.45 × 2,552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,673.49x = 21,726,272.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,726,272.49/5,673.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.44

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