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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,789.46, 8,687.73 and 2,502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,789.46, 8,687.73 and 2,502.48 is: 3,755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,789.46 : 8,687.73 = 2,502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,789.46/8,687.73 = 2,502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,789.46x = 8,687.73 × 2,502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,789.46x = 21,740,870.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,740,870.57/5,789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.25

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