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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.66, 8,512.83 and 2,596.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.66, 8,512.83 and 2,596.50 is: 3,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.66 : 8,512.83 = 2,596.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.66/8,512.83 = 2,596.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.66x = 8,512.83 × 2,596.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.66x = 22,103,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103,563.10/5,676.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.76

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