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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,516.69, 8,278.67 and 2,595.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,516.69, 8,278.67 and 2,595.22 is: 3,894.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,516.69 : 8,278.67 = 2,595.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,516.69/8,278.67 = 2,595.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,516.69x = 8,278.67 × 2,595.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,516.69x = 21,484,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,484,955.75/5,516.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.54

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