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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.62, 8,258.49 and 2,170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.62, 8,258.49 and 2,170.82 is: 3,256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.62 : 8,258.49 = 2,170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.62/8,258.49 = 2,170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.62x = 8,258.49 × 2,170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.62x = 17,927,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927,695.26/5,504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.85

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