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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.32, 8,289.60 and 2,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.32, 8,289.60 and 2,062.72 is: 3,093.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.32 : 8,289.60 = 2,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.32/8,289.60 = 2,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.32x = 8,289.60 × 2,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.32x = 17,099,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,099,123.71/5,528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.01

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