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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.38, 8,288.40 and 2,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.38, 8,288.40 and 2,063.06 is: 3,095.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.38 : 8,288.40 = 2,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.38/8,288.40 = 2,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.38x = 8,288.40 × 2,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.38x = 17,099,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,099,466.50/5,523.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.83

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