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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.04, 8,289.44 and 2,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.04, 8,289.44 and 2,015.56 is: 3,022.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.04 : 8,289.44 = 2,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.04/8,289.44 = 2,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.04x = 8,289.44 × 2,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.04x = 16,707,863.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,707,863.69/5,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.38

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