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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.44, 8,258.40 and 2,581.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.44, 8,258.40 and 2,581.77 is: 3,874.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.44 : 8,258.40 = 2,581.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.44/8,258.40 = 2,581.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.44x = 8,258.40 × 2,581.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.44x = 21,321,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,321,289.37/5,503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.17

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