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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,506.41, 8,262.65 and 2,386.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,506.41, 8,262.65 and 2,386.45 is: 3,580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,506.41 : 8,262.65 = 2,386.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,506.41/8,262.65 = 2,386.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,506.41x = 8,262.65 × 2,386.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,506.41x = 19,718,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718,364.20/5,506.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.98

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