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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.32, 8,285.04 and 2,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.32, 8,285.04 and 2,061.12 is: 3,091.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.32 : 8,285.04 = 2,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.32/8,285.04 = 2,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.32x = 8,285.04 × 2,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.32x = 17,076,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,076,461.64/5,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.14

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