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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,498.88, 8,251.26 and 2,577.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,498.88, 8,251.26 and 2,577.21 is: 3,867.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,498.88 : 8,251.26 = 2,577.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,498.88/8,251.26 = 2,577.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,498.88x = 8,251.26 × 2,577.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,498.88x = 21,265,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,265,229.78/5,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.19

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