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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.63, 8,213.58 and 1,580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.63, 8,213.58 and 1,580.34 is: 2,370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.63 : 8,213.58 = 1,580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.63/8,213.58 = 1,580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.63x = 8,213.58 × 1,580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.63x = 12,980,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,980,249.02/5,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.55

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