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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.77, 8,288.38 and 2,062.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.77, 8,288.38 and 2,062.75 is: 3,094.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.77 : 8,288.38 = 2,062.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.77/8,288.38 = 2,062.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.77x = 8,288.38 × 2,062.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.77x = 17,096,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,096,855.85/5,525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.02

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