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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.88, 8,293.97 and 2,605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.88, 8,293.97 and 2,605.48 is: 3,909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.88 : 8,293.97 = 2,605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.88/8,293.97 = 2,605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.88x = 8,293.97 × 2,605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.88x = 21,609,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,609,759.93/5,526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.94

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