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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.28, 8,287.64 and 2,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.28, 8,287.64 and 2,062.26 is: 3,093.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.28 : 8,287.64 = 2,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.28/8,287.64 = 2,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.28x = 8,287.64 × 2,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.28x = 17,091,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091,268.47/5,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.29

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