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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.72, 8,285.76 and 2,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.72, 8,285.76 and 2,014.44 is: 3,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.72 : 8,285.76 = 2,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.72/8,285.76 = 2,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.72x = 8,285.76 × 2,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.72x = 16,691,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,691,166.37/5,523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.73

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