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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.97, 8,266.65 and 2,590.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.97, 8,266.65 and 2,590.87 is: 3,883.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.97 : 8,266.65 = 2,590.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.97/8,266.65 = 2,590.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.97x = 8,266.65 × 2,590.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.97x = 21,417,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,417,815.49/5,514.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.58

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