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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.95, 8,288.13 and 2,015.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.95, 8,288.13 and 2,015.35 is: 3,024.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.95 : 8,288.13 = 2,015.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.95/8,288.13 = 2,015.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.95x = 8,288.13 × 2,015.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.95x = 16,703,482.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,703,482.80/5,521.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.92

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