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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.05, 8,239.95 and 2,900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.05, 8,239.95 and 2,900.52 is: 4,343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.05 : 8,239.95 = 2,900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.05/8,239.95 = 2,900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.05x = 8,239.95 × 2,900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.05x = 23,900,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,900,139.77/5,503.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.07

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