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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.50, 8,001.63 and 2,596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.50, 8,001.63 and 2,596.50 is: 3,896.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.50 : 8,001.63 = 2,596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.50/8,001.63 = 2,596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.50x = 8,001.63 × 2,596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.50x = 20,776,232.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,776,232.30/5,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.15

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