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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.52, 8,274.95 and 2,396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.52, 8,274.95 and 2,396.02 is: 3,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.52 : 8,274.95 = 2,396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.52/8,274.95 = 2,396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.52x = 8,274.95 × 2,396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.52x = 19,826,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,826,922.53/5,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.06

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