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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.27, 8,292.12 and 2,065.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.27, 8,292.12 and 2,065.25 is: 3,097.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.27 : 8,292.12 = 2,065.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.27/8,292.12 = 2,065.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.27x = 8,292.12 × 2,065.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.27x = 17,125,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,125,300.83/5,528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.77

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