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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.72, 8,254.54 and 2,579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.72, 8,254.54 and 2,579.46 is: 3,869.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.72 : 8,254.54 = 2,579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.72/8,254.54 = 2,579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.72x = 8,254.54 × 2,579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.72x = 21,292,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,292,255.75/5,502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.41

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