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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.32, 8,285.10 and 2,059.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.32, 8,285.10 and 2,059.72 is: 3,088.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.32 : 8,285.10 = 2,059.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.32/8,285.10 = 2,059.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.32x = 8,285.10 × 2,059.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.32x = 17,064,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064,986.17/5,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.51

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