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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,504.99, 8,253.57 and 2,581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,504.99, 8,253.57 and 2,581.70 is: 3,870.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,504.99 : 8,253.57 = 2,581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,504.99/8,253.57 = 2,581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,504.99x = 8,253.57 × 2,581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,504.99x = 21,308,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,308,241.67/5,504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.71

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