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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,527.62, 8,288.82 and 2,015.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,527.62, 8,288.82 and 2,015.17 is: 3,021.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,527.62 : 8,288.82 = 2,015.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,527.62/8,288.82 = 2,015.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,527.62x = 8,288.82 × 2,015.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,527.62x = 16,703,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,703,381.40/5,527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.80

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