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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.66, 8,286.86 and 2,601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.66, 8,286.86 and 2,601.28 is: 3,902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.66 : 8,286.86 = 2,601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.66/8,286.86 = 2,601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.66x = 8,286.86 × 2,601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.66x = 21,556,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,556,445.41/5,523.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.57

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