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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.06, 8,285.31 and 2,059.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.06, 8,285.31 and 2,059.86 is: 3,090.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.06 : 8,285.31 = 2,059.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.06/8,285.31 = 2,059.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.06x = 8,285.31 × 2,059.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.06x = 17,066,578.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066,578.66/5,523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.06

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