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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.97, 8,253.59 and 1,606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.97, 8,253.59 and 1,606.37 is: 2,409.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.97 : 8,253.59 = 1,606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.97/8,253.59 = 1,606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.97x = 8,253.59 × 1,606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.97x = 13,258,270.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,258,270.07/5,501.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.73

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