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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.72, 8,287.08 and 2,062.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.72, 8,287.08 and 2,062.78 is: 3,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.72 : 8,287.08 = 2,062.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.72/8,287.08 = 2,062.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.72x = 8,287.08 × 2,062.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.72x = 17,094,422.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094,422.88/5,524.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.17

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