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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.32, 8,269.44 and 2,590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.32, 8,269.44 and 2,590.08 is: 3,885.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.32 : 8,269.44 = 2,590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.32/8,269.44 = 2,590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.32x = 8,269.44 × 2,590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.32x = 21,418,511.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,418,511.16/5,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.57

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