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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.41, 8,255.93 and 2,582.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.41, 8,255.93 and 2,582.01 is: 3,873.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.41 : 8,255.93 = 2,582.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.41/8,255.93 = 2,582.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.41x = 8,255.93 × 2,582.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.41x = 21,316,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,316,880.91/5,503.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.40

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