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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.23, 8,253.88 and 2,541.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.23, 8,253.88 and 2,541.42 is: 3,811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.23 : 8,253.88 = 2,541.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.23/8,253.88 = 2,541.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.23x = 8,253.88 × 2,541.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.23x = 20,976,521.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,976,521.73/5,503.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.68

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