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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,852.69, 8,782.49 and 2,157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,852.69, 8,782.49 and 2,157.51 is: 3,237.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,852.69 : 8,782.49 = 2,157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,852.69/8,782.49 = 2,157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,852.69x = 8,782.49 × 2,157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,852.69x = 18,948,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,948,310.00/5,852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.54

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