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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.44, 8,281.44 and 2,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.44, 8,281.44 and 2,601.72 is: 3,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.44 : 8,281.44 = 2,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.44/8,281.44 = 2,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.44x = 8,281.44 × 2,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.44x = 21,545,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,545,988.08/5,527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.00

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