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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.16, 8,251.74 and 2,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.16, 8,251.74 and 2,425.32 is: 3,637.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.16 : 8,251.74 = 2,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.16/8,251.74 = 2,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.16x = 8,251.74 × 2,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.16x = 20,013,110.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,013,110.06/5,501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.98

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