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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.67, 8,289.93 and 2,406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.67, 8,289.93 and 2,406.61 is: 3,609.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.67 : 8,289.93 = 2,406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.67/8,289.93 = 2,406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.67x = 8,289.93 × 2,406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.67x = 19,950,628.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,950,628.44/5,526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.88

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