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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,502.96, 8,255.61 and 2,579.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,502.96, 8,255.61 and 2,579.67 is: 3,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,502.96 : 8,255.61 = 2,579.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,502.96/8,255.61 = 2,579.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,502.96x = 8,255.61 × 2,579.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,502.96x = 21,296,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,296,749.45/5,502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.05

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