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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.56, 8,289.98 and 2,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.56, 8,289.98 and 2,063.12 is: 3,094.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.56 : 8,289.98 = 2,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.56/8,289.98 = 2,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.56x = 8,289.98 × 2,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.56x = 17,103,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,103,223.54/5,526.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.73

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