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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.13, 8,254.69 and 2,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.13, 8,254.69 and 2,425.13 is: 3,637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.13 : 8,254.69 = 2,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.13/8,254.69 = 2,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.13x = 8,254.69 × 2,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.13x = 20,018,649.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,018,649.02/5,503.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.69

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