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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,700.79, 8,552.04 and 2,002.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,700.79, 8,552.04 and 2,002.37 is: 3,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,700.79 : 8,552.04 = 2,002.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,700.79/8,552.04 = 2,002.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,700.79x = 8,552.04 × 2,002.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,700.79x = 17,124,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,124,298.07/5,700.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.85

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