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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.27, 8,283.14 and 2,059.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.27, 8,283.14 and 2,059.25 is: 3,088.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.27 : 8,283.14 = 2,059.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.27/8,283.14 = 2,059.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.27x = 8,283.14 × 2,059.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.27x = 17,057,045.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057,045.75/5,522.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.77

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