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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.70, 8,285.19 and 2,012.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.70, 8,285.19 and 2,012.26 is: 3,018.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.70 : 8,285.19 = 2,012.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.70/8,285.19 = 2,012.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.70x = 8,285.19 × 2,012.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.70x = 16,671,956.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671,956.43/5,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.26

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