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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,835.59, 8,755.48 and 2,502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,835.59, 8,755.48 and 2,502.44 is: 3,754.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,835.59 : 8,755.48 = 2,502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,835.59/8,755.48 = 2,502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,835.59x = 8,755.48 × 2,502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,835.59x = 21,910,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,910,079.00/5,835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.56

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