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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.58, 8,266.13 and 2,879.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.58, 8,266.13 and 2,879.67 is: 4,318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.58 : 8,266.13 = 2,879.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.58/8,266.13 = 2,879.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.58x = 8,266.13 × 2,879.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.58x = 23,803,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803,726.58/5,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.07

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