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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.11, 8,262.45 and 2,547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.11, 8,262.45 and 2,547.50 is: 3,822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.11 : 8,262.45 = 2,547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.11/8,262.45 = 2,547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.11x = 8,262.45 × 2,547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.11x = 21,048,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,048,538.12/5,507.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.07

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