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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.92, 8,277.76 and 2,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.92, 8,277.76 and 2,061.44 is: 3,090.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.92 : 8,277.76 = 2,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.92/8,277.76 = 2,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.92x = 8,277.76 × 2,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.92x = 17,064,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064,105.57/5,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.25

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