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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.02, 8,279.73 and 2,597.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.02, 8,279.73 and 2,597.46 is: 3,895.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.02 : 8,279.73 = 2,597.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.02/8,279.73 = 2,597.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.02x = 8,279.73 × 2,597.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.02x = 21,506,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,506,267.49/5,521.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.34

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