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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,665.54, 8,495.39 and 2,542.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,665.54, 8,495.39 and 2,542.87 is: 3,812.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,665.54 : 8,495.39 = 2,542.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,665.54/8,495.39 = 2,542.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,665.54x = 8,495.39 × 2,542.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,665.54x = 21,602,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,602,617.18/5,665.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.99

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