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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.29, 8,281.55 and 2,011.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.29, 8,281.55 and 2,011.47 is: 3,016.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.29 : 8,281.55 = 2,011.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.29/8,281.55 = 2,011.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.29x = 8,281.55 × 2,011.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.29x = 16,658,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658,101.12/5,522.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.52

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