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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.22, 8,277.56 and 2,594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.22, 8,277.56 and 2,594.48 is: 3,891.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.22 : 8,277.56 = 2,594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.22/8,277.56 = 2,594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.22x = 8,277.56 × 2,594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.22x = 21,475,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,475,950.90/5,518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.83

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