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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.42, 8,251.58 and 2,382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.42, 8,251.58 and 2,382.46 is: 3,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.42 : 8,251.58 = 2,382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.42/8,251.58 = 2,382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.42x = 8,251.58 × 2,382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.42x = 19,659,059.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,659,059.29/5,504.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.50

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