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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,528.68, 8,290.50 and 2,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,528.68, 8,290.50 and 2,063.50 is: 3,094.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,528.68 : 8,290.50 = 2,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,528.68/8,290.50 = 2,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,528.68x = 8,290.50 × 2,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,528.68x = 17,107,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,107,446.75/5,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.31

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