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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,752.65, 8,626.95 and 2,003.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,752.65, 8,626.95 and 2,003.43 is: 3,004.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,752.65 : 8,626.95 = 2,003.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,752.65/8,626.95 = 2,003.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,752.65x = 8,626.95 × 2,003.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,752.65x = 17,283,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283,490.44/5,752.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.44

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