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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.60, 8,257.02 and 2,586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.60, 8,257.02 and 2,586.52 is: 3,874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.60 : 8,257.02 = 2,586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.60/8,257.02 = 2,586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.60x = 8,257.02 × 2,586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.60x = 21,356,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,356,947.37/5,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.21

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