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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.93, 8,295.41 and 2,605.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.93, 8,295.41 and 2,605.03 is: 3,908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.93 : 8,295.41 = 2,605.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.93/8,295.41 = 2,605.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.93x = 8,295.41 × 2,605.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.93x = 21,609,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,609,777.69/5,528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.50

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