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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.77, 8,283.88 and 2,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.77, 8,283.88 and 2,059.75 is: 3,089.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.77 : 8,283.88 = 2,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.77/8,283.88 = 2,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.77x = 8,283.88 × 2,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.77x = 17,062,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062,721.83/5,522.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.52

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