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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,480.01, 8,213.67 and 2,552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,480.01, 8,213.67 and 2,552.13 is: 3,825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,480.01 : 8,213.67 = 2,552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,480.01/8,213.67 = 2,552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,480.01x = 8,213.67 × 2,552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,480.01x = 20,962,353.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962,353.62/5,480.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.24

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