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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.40, 8,509.92 and 2,552.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.40, 8,509.92 and 2,552.64 is: 3,828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.40 : 8,509.92 = 2,552.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.40/8,509.92 = 2,552.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.40x = 8,509.92 × 2,552.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.40x = 21,722,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,722,762.19/5,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.20

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