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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.65, 8,249.50 and 2,537.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.65, 8,249.50 and 2,537.99 is: 3,807.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.65 : 8,249.50 = 2,537.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.65/8,249.50 = 2,537.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.65x = 8,249.50 × 2,537.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.65x = 20,937,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,937,173.49/5,498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.70

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