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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.54, 8,292.90 and 2,604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.54, 8,292.90 and 2,604.84 is: 3,908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.54 : 8,292.90 = 2,604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.54/8,292.90 = 2,604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.54x = 8,292.90 × 2,604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.54x = 21,601,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,601,677.64/5,526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.72

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