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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,530.96, 8,298.88 and 2,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,530.96, 8,298.88 and 2,611.36 is: 3,918.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,530.96 : 8,298.88 = 2,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,530.96/8,298.88 = 2,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,530.96x = 8,298.88 × 2,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,530.96x = 21,671,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671,363.28/5,530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.19

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