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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.86, 8,287.83 and 2,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.86, 8,287.83 and 2,061.30 is: 3,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.86 : 8,287.83 = 2,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.86/8,287.83 = 2,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.86x = 8,287.83 × 2,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.86x = 17,083,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083,703.98/5,524.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.15

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