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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,518.97, 8,278.68 and 2,595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,518.97, 8,278.68 and 2,595.23 is: 3,892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,518.97 : 8,278.68 = 2,595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,518.97/8,278.68 = 2,595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,518.97x = 8,278.68 × 2,595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,518.97x = 21,485,078.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,485,078.70/5,518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.95

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