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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.67, 8,271.61 and 2,592.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.67, 8,271.61 and 2,592.02 is: 3,889.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.67 : 8,271.61 = 2,592.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.67/8,271.61 = 2,592.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.67x = 8,271.61 × 2,592.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.67x = 21,440,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,440,192.75/5,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.96

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