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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.02, 8,290.77 and 2,062.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.02, 8,290.77 and 2,062.54 is: 3,095.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.02 : 8,290.77 = 2,062.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.02/8,290.77 = 2,062.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.02x = 8,290.77 × 2,062.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.02x = 17,100,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100,044.76/5,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.02

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