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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.80, 8,263.72 and 2,547.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.80, 8,263.72 and 2,547.66 is: 3,822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.80 : 8,263.72 = 2,547.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.80/8,263.72 = 2,547.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.80x = 8,263.72 × 2,547.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.80x = 21,053,148.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,053,148.90/5,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.42

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