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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.33, 8,294.18 and 2,066.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.33, 8,294.18 and 2,066.49 is: 3,099.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.33 : 8,294.18 = 2,066.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.33/8,294.18 = 2,066.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.33x = 8,294.18 × 2,066.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.33x = 17,139,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,139,829.70/5,529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.80

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