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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.58, 8,253.11 and 1,605.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.58, 8,253.11 and 1,605.93 is: 2,409.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.58 : 8,253.11 = 1,605.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.58/8,253.11 = 1,605.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.58x = 8,253.11 × 1,605.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.58x = 13,253,908.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,253,908.91/5,501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.11

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