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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,529.68, 8,294.76 and 2,065.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,529.68, 8,294.76 and 2,065.04 is: 3,097.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,529.68 : 8,294.76 = 2,065.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,529.68/8,294.76 = 2,065.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,529.68x = 8,294.76 × 2,065.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,529.68x = 17,129,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,129,011.19/5,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.65

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