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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,581.04, 8,366.12 and 2,658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,581.04, 8,366.12 and 2,658.56 is: 3,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,581.04 : 8,366.12 = 2,658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,581.04/8,366.12 = 2,658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,581.04x = 8,366.12 × 2,658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,581.04x = 22,241,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,241,831.99/5,581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.25

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