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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.28, 8,292.14 and 2,065.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.28, 8,292.14 and 2,065.26 is: 3,097.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.28 : 8,292.14 = 2,065.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.28/8,292.14 = 2,065.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.28x = 8,292.14 × 2,065.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.28x = 17,125,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,125,425.06/5,528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.79

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