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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.90, 8,288.98 and 2,603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.90, 8,288.98 and 2,603.50 is: 3,906.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.90 : 8,288.98 = 2,603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.90/8,288.98 = 2,603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.90x = 8,288.98 × 2,603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.90x = 21,580,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580,359.43/5,524.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.02

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