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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.36, 8,283.93 and 2,011.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.36, 8,283.93 and 2,011.90 is: 3,016.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.36 : 8,283.93 = 2,011.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.36/8,283.93 = 2,011.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.36x = 8,283.93 × 2,011.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.36x = 16,666,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,666,438.77/5,524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.90

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