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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.54, 8,364.87 and 2,652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.54, 8,364.87 and 2,652.66 is: 3,976.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.54 : 8,364.87 = 2,652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.54/8,364.87 = 2,652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.54x = 8,364.87 × 2,652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.54x = 22,189,156.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,189,156.05/5,580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.17

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