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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,496.72, 8,241 and 2,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,496.72, 8,241 and 2,573.28 is: 3,858.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,496.72 : 8,241 = 2,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,496.72/8,241 = 2,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,496.72x = 8,241 × 2,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,496.72x = 21,206,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,206,400.48/5,496.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.01

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