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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.84, 8,263.12 and 2,582.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.84, 8,263.12 and 2,582.73 is: 3,874.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.84 : 8,263.12 = 2,582.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.84/8,263.12 = 2,582.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.84x = 8,263.12 × 2,582.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.84x = 21,341,401.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341,401.46/5,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.73

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