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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.27, 8,284.64 and 2,060.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.27, 8,284.64 and 2,060.25 is: 3,090.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.27 : 8,284.64 = 2,060.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.27/8,284.64 = 2,060.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.27x = 8,284.64 × 2,060.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.27x = 17,068,419.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,068,419.26/5,523.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.27

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