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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,506.31, 8,251.98 and 2,538.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,506.31, 8,251.98 and 2,538.21 is: 3,803.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,506.31 : 8,251.98 = 2,538.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,506.31/8,251.98 = 2,538.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,506.31x = 8,251.98 × 2,538.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,506.31x = 20,945,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,945,258.16/5,506.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.87

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