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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.02, 8,285.73 and 2,601.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.02, 8,285.73 and 2,601.46 is: 3,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.02 : 8,285.73 = 2,601.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.02/8,285.73 = 2,601.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.02x = 8,285.73 × 2,601.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.02x = 21,554,995.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,554,995.17/5,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.34

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