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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,505.39, 8,252.58 and 2,578.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,505.39, 8,252.58 and 2,578.44 is: 3,865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,505.39 : 8,252.58 = 2,578.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,505.39/8,252.58 = 2,578.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,505.39x = 8,252.58 × 2,578.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,505.39x = 21,278,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278,782.38/5,505.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.08

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