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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.81, 8,244.29 and 2,575.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.81, 8,244.29 and 2,575.52 is: 3,861.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.81 : 8,244.29 = 2,575.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.81/8,244.29 = 2,575.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.81x = 8,244.29 × 2,575.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.81x = 21,233,292.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233,292.56/5,498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.44

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