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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.75, 8,285.25 and 2,013.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.75, 8,285.25 and 2,013.93 is: 3,020.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.75 : 8,285.25 = 2,013.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.75/8,285.25 = 2,013.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.75x = 8,285.25 × 2,013.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.75x = 16,685,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,685,927.39/5,524.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.21

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