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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.92, 8,280.76 and 2,063.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.92, 8,280.76 and 2,063.44 is: 3,093.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.92 : 8,280.76 = 2,063.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.92/8,280.76 = 2,063.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.92x = 8,280.76 × 2,063.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.92x = 17,086,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,086,851.41/5,523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.25

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