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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.68, 8,283.36 and 2,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.68, 8,283.36 and 2,059.04 is: 3,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.68 : 8,283.36 = 2,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.68/8,283.36 = 2,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.68x = 8,283.36 × 2,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.68x = 17,055,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,055,769.57/5,523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.75

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