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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.02, 8,287.26 and 2,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.02, 8,287.26 and 2,062 is: 3,092.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.02 : 8,287.26 = 2,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.02/8,287.26 = 2,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.02x = 8,287.26 × 2,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.02x = 17,088,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,088,330.12/5,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.90

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