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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.10, 8,256.27 and 2,586.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.10, 8,256.27 and 2,586.02 is: 3,873.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.10 : 8,256.27 = 2,586.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.10/8,256.27 = 2,586.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.10x = 8,256.27 × 2,586.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.10x = 21,350,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350,879.35/5,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.46

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