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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,852.69, 8,770.61 and 2,520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,852.69, 8,770.61 and 2,520.02 is: 3,776.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,852.69 : 8,770.61 = 2,520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,852.69/8,770.61 = 2,520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,852.69x = 8,770.61 × 2,520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,852.69x = 22,102,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102,140.84/5,852.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,776.41

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