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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.03, 8,289.21 and 1,366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.03, 8,289.21 and 1,366.04 is: 2,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.03 : 8,289.21 = 1,366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.03/8,289.21 = 1,366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.03x = 8,289.21 × 1,366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.03x = 11,323,347.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,323,347.57/5,526.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.09

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