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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.61, 8,252.91 and 2,381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.61, 8,252.91 and 2,381.70 is: 3,572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.61 : 8,252.91 = 2,381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.61/8,252.91 = 2,381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.61x = 8,252.91 × 2,381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.61x = 19,655,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,655,955.75/5,501.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.76

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