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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.03, 8,266.40 and 2,584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.03, 8,266.40 and 2,584.93 is: 3,878.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.03 : 8,266.40 = 2,584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.03/8,266.40 = 2,584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.03x = 8,266.40 × 2,584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.03x = 21,368,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,368,065.35/5,510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.03

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