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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,531.56, 8,294.46 and 2,609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,531.56, 8,294.46 and 2,609.08 is: 3,912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,531.56 : 8,294.46 = 2,609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,531.56/8,294.46 = 2,609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,531.56x = 8,294.46 × 2,609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,531.56x = 21,640,909.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,640,909.70/5,531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.26

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