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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.59, 8,281.52 and 2,597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.59, 8,281.52 and 2,597.12 is: 3,897.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.59 : 8,281.52 = 2,597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.59/8,281.52 = 2,597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.59x = 8,281.52 × 2,597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.59x = 21,508,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,508,101.22/5,518.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.39

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