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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.88, 8,261.36 and 2,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.88, 8,261.36 and 2,584.30 is: 3,871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.88 : 8,261.36 = 2,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.88/8,261.36 = 2,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.88x = 8,261.36 × 2,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.88x = 21,349,832.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,349,832.65/5,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.31

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