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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.68, 8,292 and 2,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.68, 8,292 and 2,064.50 is: 3,095.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.68 : 8,292 = 2,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.68/8,292 = 2,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.68x = 8,292 × 2,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.68x = 17,118,834
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,118,834/5,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.81

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