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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,521.96, 8,281.98 and 2,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,521.96, 8,281.98 and 2,059.24 is: 3,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,521.96 : 8,281.98 = 2,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,521.96/8,281.98 = 2,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,521.96x = 8,281.98 × 2,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,521.96x = 17,054,584.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054,584.50/5,521.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.50

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