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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,522.99, 8,285.09 and 2,014.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,522.99, 8,285.09 and 2,014.07 is: 3,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,522.99 : 8,285.09 = 2,014.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,522.99/8,285.09 = 2,014.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,522.99x = 8,285.09 × 2,014.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,522.99x = 16,686,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,686,699.72/5,522.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.32

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