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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,752.53, 8,626.74 and 2,003.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,752.53, 8,626.74 and 2,003.88 is: 3,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,752.53 : 8,626.74 = 2,003.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,752.53/8,626.74 = 2,003.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,752.53x = 8,626.74 × 2,003.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,752.53x = 17,286,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,286,951.75/5,752.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.10

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