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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.08, 8,286.41 and 2,014.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.08, 8,286.41 and 2,014.01 is: 3,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.08 : 8,286.41 = 2,014.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.08/8,286.41 = 2,014.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.08x = 8,286.41 × 2,014.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.08x = 16,688,861.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,688,861.10/5,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.11

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