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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.47, 8,262.56 and 2,582.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.47, 8,262.56 and 2,582.36 is: 3,874.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.47 : 8,262.56 = 2,582.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.47/8,262.56 = 2,582.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.47x = 8,262.56 × 2,582.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.47x = 21,336,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,336,850.22/5,507.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.17

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