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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.74, 8,256.08 and 2,580.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.74, 8,256.08 and 2,580.59 is: 3,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.74 : 8,256.08 = 2,580.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.74/8,256.08 = 2,580.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.74x = 8,256.08 × 2,580.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.74x = 21,305,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,305,522.66/5,508.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.59

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