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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.93, 8,253.99 and 2,580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.93, 8,253.99 and 2,580.28 is: 3,872.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.93 : 8,253.99 = 2,580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.93/8,253.99 = 2,580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.93x = 8,253.99 × 2,580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.93x = 21,297,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297,604.27/5,499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.34

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