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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,548.96, 8,312.10 and 2,582.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,548.96, 8,312.10 and 2,582.92 is: 3,869.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,548.96 : 8,312.10 = 2,582.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,548.96/8,312.10 = 2,582.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,548.96x = 8,312.10 × 2,582.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,548.96x = 21,469,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,469,489.33/5,548.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.10

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