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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.73, 8,282.17 and 2,014.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.73, 8,282.17 and 2,014.07 is: 3,019.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.73 : 8,282.17 = 2,014.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.73/8,282.17 = 2,014.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.73x = 8,282.17 × 2,014.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.73x = 16,680,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680,885.80/5,524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.32

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