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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.38, 8,289.90 and 2,064.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.38, 8,289.90 and 2,064.06 is: 3,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.38 : 8,289.90 = 2,064.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.38/8,289.90 = 2,064.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.38x = 8,289.90 × 2,064.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.38x = 17,110,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,110,850.99/5,524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.33

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