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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,701.62, 8,552.91 and 2,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,701.62, 8,552.91 and 2,003.52 is: 3,005.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,701.62 : 8,552.91 = 2,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,701.62/8,552.91 = 2,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,701.62x = 8,552.91 × 2,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,701.62x = 17,135,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,135,926.24/5,701.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.45

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