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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,505.89, 8,251.37 and 2,537.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,505.89, 8,251.37 and 2,537.81 is: 3,803.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,505.89 : 8,251.37 = 2,537.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,505.89/8,251.37 = 2,537.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,505.89x = 8,251.37 × 2,537.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,505.89x = 20,940,417.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940,417.24/5,505.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.27

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