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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.41, 8,283.20 and 2,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.41, 8,283.20 and 2,014.76 is: 3,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.41 : 8,283.20 = 2,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.41/8,283.20 = 2,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.41x = 8,283.20 × 2,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.41x = 16,688,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,688,618.62/5,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.34

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