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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.70, 8,283.69 and 2,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.70, 8,283.69 and 2,011.26 is: 3,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.70 : 8,283.69 = 2,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.70/8,283.69 = 2,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.70x = 8,283.69 × 2,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.70x = 16,660,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660,654.35/5,522.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.76

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