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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.29, 8,293.10 and 2,064.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.29, 8,293.10 and 2,064.81 is: 3,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.29 : 8,293.10 = 2,064.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.29/8,293.10 = 2,064.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.29x = 8,293.10 × 2,064.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.29x = 17,123,675.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,123,675.81/5,527.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.02

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