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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,517.09, 8,277.84 and 2,595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,517.09, 8,277.84 and 2,595.60 is: 3,894.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,517.09 : 8,277.84 = 2,595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,517.09/8,277.84 = 2,595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,517.09x = 8,277.84 × 2,595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,517.09x = 21,485,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,485,961.50/5,517.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.44

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