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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.06, 8,254.59 and 2,380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.06, 8,254.59 and 2,380.51 is: 3,570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.06 : 8,254.59 = 2,380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.06/8,254.59 = 2,380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.06x = 8,254.59 × 2,380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.06x = 19,650,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650,134.04/5,503.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.77

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