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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.28, 8,256.96 and 2,583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.28, 8,256.96 and 2,583.96 is: 3,874.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.28 : 8,256.96 = 2,583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.28/8,256.96 = 2,583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.28x = 8,256.96 × 2,583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.28x = 21,335,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,335,654.36/5,507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.08

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