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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,530.02, 8,293.23 and 2,606.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,530.02, 8,293.23 and 2,606.46 is: 3,908.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,530.02 : 8,293.23 = 2,606.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,530.02/8,293.23 = 2,606.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,530.02x = 8,293.23 × 2,606.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,530.02x = 21,615,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615,972.27/5,530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.84

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