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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,497.61, 8,249.04 and 2,576.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,497.61, 8,249.04 and 2,576.07 is: 3,865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,497.61 : 8,249.04 = 2,576.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,497.61/8,249.04 = 2,576.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,497.61x = 8,249.04 × 2,576.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,497.61x = 21,250,104.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,250,104.47/5,497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.34

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