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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.66, 8,291.36 and 2,604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.66, 8,291.36 and 2,604.28 is: 3,907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.66 : 8,291.36 = 2,604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.66/8,291.36 = 2,604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.66x = 8,291.36 × 2,604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.66x = 21,593,023.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,593,023.02/5,526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.07

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