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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.06, 8,290.71 and 2,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.06, 8,290.71 and 2,606.58 is: 3,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.06 : 8,290.71 = 2,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.06/8,290.71 = 2,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.06x = 8,290.71 × 2,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.06x = 21,610,398.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,610,398.87/5,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.51

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