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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,523.97, 8,281.04 and 2,013.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,523.97, 8,281.04 and 2,013.32 is: 3,018.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,523.97 : 8,281.04 = 2,013.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,523.97/8,281.04 = 2,013.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,523.97x = 8,281.04 × 2,013.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,523.97x = 16,672,378.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,672,378.13/5,523.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.19

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