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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,535.54, 8,298.78 and 2,575.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,535.54, 8,298.78 and 2,575.83 is: 3,861.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,535.54 : 8,298.78 = 2,575.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,535.54/8,298.78 = 2,575.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,535.54x = 8,298.78 × 2,575.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,535.54x = 21,376,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,376,246.49/5,535.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.64

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