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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.38, 8,285.40 and 2,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.38, 8,285.40 and 2,061.06 is: 3,092.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.38 : 8,285.40 = 2,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.38/8,285.40 = 2,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.38x = 8,285.40 × 2,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.38x = 17,076,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,076,706.52/5,521.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.83

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