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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.06, 8,270.50 and 2,554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.06, 8,270.50 and 2,554.46 is: 3,832.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.06 : 8,270.50 = 2,554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.06/8,270.50 = 2,554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.06x = 8,270.50 × 2,554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.06x = 21,126,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126,661.43/5,513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.11

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