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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,674.88, 8,507.73 and 2,552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,674.88, 8,507.73 and 2,552.60 is: 3,826.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,674.88 : 8,507.73 = 2,552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,674.88/8,507.73 = 2,552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,674.88x = 8,507.73 × 2,552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,674.88x = 21,716,831.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,716,831.60/5,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.84

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