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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,678.81, 8,512.70 and 2,755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,678.81, 8,512.70 and 2,755.52 is: 4,130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,678.81 : 8,512.70 = 2,755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,678.81/8,512.70 = 2,755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,678.81x = 8,512.70 × 2,755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,678.81x = 23,456,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,456,858.76/5,678.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.60

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