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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.76, 8,284.14 and 2,013.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.76, 8,284.14 and 2,013.03 is: 3,019.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.76 : 8,284.14 = 2,013.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.76/8,284.14 = 2,013.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.76x = 8,284.14 × 2,013.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.76x = 16,676,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676,222.34/5,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.55

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