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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.23, 8,552.61 and 2,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.23, 8,552.61 and 2,002.59 is: 3,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.23 : 8,552.61 = 2,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.23/8,552.61 = 2,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.23x = 8,552.61 × 2,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.23x = 17,127,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,127,371.26/5,701.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.15

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