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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,581.73, 8,373.81 and 2,656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,581.73, 8,373.81 and 2,656.01 is: 3,984.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,581.73 : 8,373.81 = 2,656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,581.73/8,373.81 = 2,656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,581.73x = 8,373.81 × 2,656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,581.73x = 22,240,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,240,923.10/5,581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.59

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