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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.53, 8,291.80 and 2,015.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.53, 8,291.80 and 2,015.19 is: 3,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.53 : 8,291.80 = 2,015.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.53/8,291.80 = 2,015.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.53x = 8,291.80 × 2,015.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.53x = 16,709,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,709,552.44/5,525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.06

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