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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.18, 8,285.22 and 2,014.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.18, 8,285.22 and 2,014.11 is: 3,021.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.18 : 8,285.22 = 2,014.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.18/8,285.22 = 2,014.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.18x = 8,285.22 × 2,014.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.18x = 16,687,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,687,344.45/5,523.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.33

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