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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,524.97, 8,282.54 and 2,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,524.97, 8,282.54 and 2,014.32 is: 3,019.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,524.97 : 8,282.54 = 2,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,524.97/8,282.54 = 2,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,524.97x = 8,282.54 × 2,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,524.97x = 16,683,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,683,685.97/5,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.69

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