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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.27, 8,286.13 and 2,061.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.27, 8,286.13 and 2,061.25 is: 3,091.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.27 : 8,286.13 = 2,061.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.27/8,286.13 = 2,061.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.27x = 8,286.13 × 2,061.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.27x = 17,079,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079,785.46/5,524.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.77

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