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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.60, 8,285.66 and 2,602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.60, 8,285.66 and 2,602.10 is: 3,901.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.60 : 8,285.66 = 2,602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.60/8,285.66 = 2,602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.60x = 8,285.66 × 2,602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.60x = 21,560,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560,115.89/5,526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.15

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