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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.07, 8,285.48 and 2,562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.07, 8,285.48 and 2,562.50 is: 3,840.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.07 : 8,285.48 = 2,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.07/8,285.48 = 2,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.07x = 8,285.48 × 2,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.07x = 21,231,560.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,231,560.01/5,528.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.68

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