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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.74, 8,289.03 and 2,062.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.74, 8,289.03 and 2,062.82 is: 3,093.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.74 : 8,289.03 = 2,062.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.74/8,289.03 = 2,062.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.74x = 8,289.03 × 2,062.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.74x = 17,098,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,776.86/5,526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.83

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