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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.23, 8,256.07 and 2,580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.23, 8,256.07 and 2,580.76 is: 3,872.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.23 : 8,256.07 = 2,580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.23/8,256.07 = 2,580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.23x = 8,256.07 × 2,580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.23x = 21,306,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,306,935.21/5,502.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.42

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