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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.18, 8,270.69 and 2,554.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.18, 8,270.69 and 2,554.59 is: 3,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.18 : 8,270.69 = 2,554.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.18/8,270.69 = 2,554.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.18x = 8,270.69 × 2,554.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.18x = 21,128,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,128,208.06/5,513.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.31

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