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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.72, 8,275.56 and 2,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.72, 8,275.56 and 2,596 is: 3,890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.72 : 8,275.56 = 2,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.72/8,275.56 = 2,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.72x = 8,275.56 × 2,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.72x = 21,483,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,483,353.76/5,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.70

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