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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502, 8,253.07 and 2,039.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502, 8,253.07 and 2,039.25 is: 3,058.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502 : 8,253.07 = 2,039.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502/8,253.07 = 2,039.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502x = 8,253.07 × 2,039.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502x = 16,830,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,830,067.90/5,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.90

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