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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.70, 8,266.68 and 2,590.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.70, 8,266.68 and 2,590.41 is: 3,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.70 : 8,266.68 = 2,590.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.70/8,266.68 = 2,590.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.70x = 8,266.68 × 2,590.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.70x = 21,414,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,414,090.54/5,513.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.80

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