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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,769.52, 8,652.93 and 2,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,769.52, 8,652.93 and 2,484.16 is: 3,725.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,769.52 : 8,652.93 = 2,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,769.52/8,652.93 = 2,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,769.52x = 8,652.93 × 2,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,769.52x = 21,495,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495,262.59/5,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.66

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