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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.34, 8,293.18 and 2,604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.34, 8,293.18 and 2,604.84 is: 3,908.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.34 : 8,293.18 = 2,604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.34/8,293.18 = 2,604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.34x = 8,293.18 × 2,604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.34x = 21,602,406.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,602,406.99/5,526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.99

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