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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.74, 8,260.58 and 2,583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.74, 8,260.58 and 2,583.59 is: 3,872.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.74 : 8,260.58 = 2,583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.74/8,260.58 = 2,583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.74x = 8,260.58 × 2,583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.74x = 21,341,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341,951.88/5,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.09

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