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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,869.52, 8,804.24 and 1,765.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,869.52, 8,804.24 and 1,765.52 is: 2,648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,869.52 : 8,804.24 = 1,765.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,869.52/8,804.24 = 1,765.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,869.52x = 8,804.24 × 1,765.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,869.52x = 15,544,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544,061.80/5,869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.27

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