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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.04, 8,553.92 and 2,003.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.04, 8,553.92 and 2,003.62 is: 3,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.04 : 8,553.92 = 2,003.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.04/8,553.92 = 2,003.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.04x = 8,553.92 × 2,003.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.04x = 17,138,805.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,138,805.19/5,702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.73

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