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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,508.46, 8,262.69 and 2,586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,508.46, 8,262.69 and 2,586.76 is: 3,880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,508.46 : 8,262.69 = 2,586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,508.46/8,262.69 = 2,586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,508.46x = 8,262.69 × 2,586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,508.46x = 21,373,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,373,595.98/5,508.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.14

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