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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.96, 8,284.50 and 2,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.96, 8,284.50 and 2,059.32 is: 3,088.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.96 : 8,284.50 = 2,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.96/8,284.50 = 2,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.96x = 8,284.50 × 2,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.96x = 17,060,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060,436.54/5,523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.44

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