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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,496.46, 8,231.33 and 2,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,496.46, 8,231.33 and 2,575.60 is: 3,857.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,496.46 : 8,231.33 = 2,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,496.46/8,231.33 = 2,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,496.46x = 8,231.33 × 2,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,496.46x = 21,200,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,200,600.67/5,496.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.14

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