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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,586.21, 8,382.51 and 2,508.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,586.21, 8,382.51 and 2,508.21 is: 3,763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,586.21 : 8,382.51 = 2,508.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,586.21/8,382.51 = 2,508.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,586.21x = 8,382.51 × 2,508.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,586.21x = 21,025,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025,095.41/5,586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.75

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