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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.73, 8,292.26 and 2,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.73, 8,292.26 and 2,064.25 is: 3,097.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.73 : 8,292.26 = 2,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.73/8,292.26 = 2,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.73x = 8,292.26 × 2,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.73x = 17,117,297.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,117,297.71/5,526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.18

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