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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.17, 8,272.76 and 2,591.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.17, 8,272.76 and 2,591.34 is: 3,887.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.17 : 8,272.76 = 2,591.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.17/8,272.76 = 2,591.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.17x = 8,272.76 × 2,591.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.17x = 21,437,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437,520.94/5,515.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.01

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