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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.68, 8,255.50 and 2,580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.68, 8,255.50 and 2,580.36 is: 3,870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.68 : 8,255.50 = 2,580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.68/8,255.50 = 2,580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.68x = 8,255.50 × 2,580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.68x = 21,302,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,302,161.98/5,503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.53

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