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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,503.73, 8,243.87 and 2,544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,503.73, 8,243.87 and 2,544.59 is: 3,811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,503.73 : 8,243.87 = 2,544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,503.73/8,243.87 = 2,544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,503.73x = 8,243.87 × 2,544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,503.73x = 20,977,277.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,977,277.05/5,503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.47

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