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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.76, 8,269.02 and 2,588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.76, 8,269.02 and 2,588.98 is: 3,883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.76 : 8,269.02 = 2,588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.76/8,269.02 = 2,588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.76x = 8,269.02 × 2,588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.76x = 21,408,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,408,327.40/5,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.41

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