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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,520.79, 8,277.13 and 2,597.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,520.79, 8,277.13 and 2,597.50 is: 3,894.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,520.79 : 8,277.13 = 2,597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,520.79/8,277.13 = 2,597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,520.79x = 8,277.13 × 2,597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,520.79x = 21,499,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,499,845.18/5,520.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.34

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