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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.52, 8,250.84 and 2,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.52, 8,250.84 and 2,381.40 is: 3,571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.52 : 8,250.84 = 2,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.52/8,250.84 = 2,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.52x = 8,250.84 × 2,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.52x = 19,648,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648,550.38/5,501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.48

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