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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.49, 8,555.13 and 2,004.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.49, 8,555.13 and 2,004.75 is: 3,007.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.49 : 8,555.13 = 2,004.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.49/8,555.13 = 2,004.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.49x = 8,555.13 × 2,004.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.49x = 17,150,896.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150,896.87/5,702.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.62

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