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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.32, 8,283.60 and 2,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.32, 8,283.60 and 2,058.72 is: 3,087.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.32 : 8,283.60 = 2,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.32/8,283.60 = 2,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.32x = 8,283.60 × 2,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.32x = 17,053,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,053,612.99/5,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.01

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