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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,702.79, 8,552.15 and 2,416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,702.79, 8,552.15 and 2,416.13 is: 3,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,702.79 : 8,552.15 = 2,416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,702.79/8,552.15 = 2,416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,702.79x = 8,552.15 × 2,416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,702.79x = 20,663,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,663,106.18/5,702.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.33

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