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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.58, 8,252.82 and 2,584.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.58, 8,252.82 and 2,584.98 is: 3,875.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.58 : 8,252.82 = 2,584.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.58/8,252.82 = 2,584.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.58x = 8,252.82 × 2,584.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.58x = 21,333,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333,374.64/5,504.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.57

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