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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.02, 8,291.73 and 2,605.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.02, 8,291.73 and 2,605.46 is: 3,907.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.02 : 8,291.73 = 2,605.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.02/8,291.73 = 2,605.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.02x = 8,291.73 × 2,605.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.02x = 21,603,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,603,770.85/5,529.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.34

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