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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,531.15, 8,296.45 and 2,068.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,531.15, 8,296.45 and 2,068.13 is: 3,102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,531.15 : 8,296.45 = 2,068.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,531.15/8,296.45 = 2,068.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,531.15x = 8,296.45 × 2,068.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,531.15x = 17,158,090.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,158,090.49/5,531.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.09

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