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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.39, 8,285.63 and 2,600.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.39, 8,285.63 and 2,600.91 is: 3,901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.39 : 8,285.63 = 2,600.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.39/8,285.63 = 2,600.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.39x = 8,285.63 × 2,600.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.39x = 21,550,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,550,164.92/5,523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.62

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