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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,526.82, 8,287.35 and 2,061.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,526.82, 8,287.35 and 2,061.22 is: 3,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,526.82 : 8,287.35 = 2,061.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,526.82/8,287.35 = 2,061.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,526.82x = 8,287.35 × 2,061.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,526.82x = 17,082,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,082,051.57/5,526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.76

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