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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.16, 8,287.61 and 2,601.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.16, 8,287.61 and 2,601.78 is: 3,903.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.16 : 8,287.61 = 2,601.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.16/8,287.61 = 2,601.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.16x = 8,287.61 × 2,601.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.16x = 21,562,524.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,562,524.94/5,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.31

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