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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.26, 8,277.21 and 2,398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.26, 8,277.21 and 2,398.91 is: 3,596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.26 : 8,277.21 = 2,398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.26/8,277.21 = 2,398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.26x = 8,277.21 × 2,398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.26x = 19,856,302.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,856,302.53/5,521.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.34

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