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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.72, 8,253.13 and 2,540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.72, 8,253.13 and 2,540.92 is: 3,810.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.72 : 8,253.13 = 2,540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.72/8,253.13 = 2,540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.72x = 8,253.13 × 2,540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.72x = 20,970,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,970,489.11/5,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.93

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