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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.78, 8,289.86 and 2,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.78, 8,289.86 and 2,063.76 is: 3,095.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.78 : 8,289.86 = 2,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.78/8,289.86 = 2,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.78x = 8,289.86 × 2,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.78x = 17,108,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,108,281.47/5,526.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.52

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