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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.52, 8,263.98 and 2,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.52, 8,263.98 and 2,586.96 is: 3,879.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.52 : 8,263.98 = 2,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.52/8,263.98 = 2,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.52x = 8,263.98 × 2,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.52x = 21,378,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,378,585.70/5,510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.59

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