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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,841.36, 8,764.02 and 2,552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,841.36, 8,764.02 and 2,552.76 is: 3,830.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,841.36 : 8,764.02 = 2,552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,841.36/8,764.02 = 2,552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,841.36x = 8,764.02 × 2,552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,841.36x = 22,372,439.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,372,439.70/5,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.01

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