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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,517.54, 8,279.96 and 2,596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,517.54, 8,279.96 and 2,596.08 is: 3,895.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,517.54 : 8,279.96 = 2,596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,517.54/8,279.96 = 2,596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,517.54x = 8,279.96 × 2,596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,517.54x = 21,495,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,495,438.56/5,517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.84

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