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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.04, 8,364.12 and 2,652.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.04, 8,364.12 and 2,652.16 is: 3,975.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.04 : 8,364.12 = 2,652.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.04/8,364.12 = 2,652.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.04x = 8,364.12 × 2,652.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.04x = 22,182,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182,984.50/5,580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.42

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