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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,506.29, 8,261.46 and 2,546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,506.29, 8,261.46 and 2,546.16 is: 3,820.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,506.29 : 8,261.46 = 2,546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,506.29/8,261.46 = 2,546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,506.29x = 8,261.46 × 2,546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,506.29x = 21,034,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034,998.99/5,506.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.18

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