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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.28, 8,251.96 and 2,582.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.28, 8,251.96 and 2,582.88 is: 3,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.28 : 8,251.96 = 2,582.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.28/8,251.96 = 2,582.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.28x = 8,251.96 × 2,582.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.28x = 21,313,822.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,313,822.44/5,501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.34

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