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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.96, 8,286.56 and 2,601.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.96, 8,286.56 and 2,601.08 is: 3,903.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.96 : 8,286.56 = 2,601.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.96/8,286.56 = 2,601.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.96x = 8,286.56 × 2,601.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.96x = 21,554,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,554,005.48/5,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.33

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