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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,531.66, 8,295.33 and 2,451.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,531.66, 8,295.33 and 2,451.50 is: 3,676.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,531.66 : 8,295.33 = 2,451.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,531.66/8,295.33 = 2,451.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,531.66x = 8,295.33 × 2,451.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,531.66x = 20,336,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,336,001.50/5,531.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.29

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