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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.18, 8,283.87 and 2,012.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.18, 8,283.87 and 2,012.55 is: 3,019.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.18 : 8,283.87 = 2,012.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.18/8,283.87 = 2,012.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.18x = 8,283.87 × 2,012.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.18x = 16,671,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671,671.50/5,522.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.04

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