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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.23, 8,254.57 and 2,579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.23, 8,254.57 and 2,579.76 is: 3,870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.23 : 8,254.57 = 2,579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.23/8,254.57 = 2,579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.23x = 8,254.57 × 2,579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.23x = 21,294,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,294,809.50/5,501.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.92

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