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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.35, 8,281.26 and 2,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.35, 8,281.26 and 2,013.48 is: 3,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.35 : 8,281.26 = 2,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.35/8,281.26 = 2,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.35x = 8,281.26 × 2,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.35x = 16,674,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674,151.38/5,524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.30

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