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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,675.58, 8,513.64 and 2,552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,675.58, 8,513.64 and 2,552.22 is: 3,828.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,675.58 : 8,513.64 = 2,552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,675.58/8,513.64 = 2,552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,675.58x = 8,513.64 × 2,552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,675.58x = 21,728,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,728,682.28/5,675.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.45

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