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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,525.87, 8,283.27 and 2,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,525.87, 8,283.27 and 2,012.90 is: 3,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,525.87 : 8,283.27 = 2,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,525.87/8,283.27 = 2,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,525.87x = 8,283.27 × 2,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,525.87x = 16,673,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673,394.18/5,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.33

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