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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.27, 8,287.63 and 2,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.27, 8,287.63 and 2,062.25 is: 3,093.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.27 : 8,287.63 = 2,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.27/8,287.63 = 2,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.27x = 8,287.63 × 2,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.27x = 17,091,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091,164.97/5,525.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.27

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