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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.79, 8,256.21 and 2,542.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.79, 8,256.21 and 2,542.65 is: 3,814.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.79 : 8,256.21 = 2,542.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.79/8,256.21 = 2,542.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.79x = 8,256.21 × 2,542.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.79x = 20,992,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,992,652.36/5,502.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.91

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