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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,580.69, 8,374.28 and 2,502.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,580.69, 8,374.28 and 2,502.69 is: 3,755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,580.69 : 8,374.28 = 2,502.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,580.69/8,374.28 = 2,502.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,580.69x = 8,374.28 × 2,502.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,580.69x = 20,958,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958,226.81/5,580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.49

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