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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.03, 8,289.72 and 2,016.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.03, 8,289.72 and 2,016.21 is: 3,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.03 : 8,289.72 = 2,016.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.03/8,289.72 = 2,016.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.03x = 8,289.72 × 2,016.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.03x = 16,713,806.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713,806.28/5,527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.01

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