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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.48, 8,254.96 and 2,580.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.48, 8,254.96 and 2,580.01 is: 3,871.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.48 : 8,254.96 = 2,580.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.48/8,254.96 = 2,580.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.48x = 8,254.96 × 2,580.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.48x = 21,297,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297,852.26/5,501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.30

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