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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,532.48, 8,299.68 and 2,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,532.48, 8,299.68 and 2,069.76 is: 3,105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,532.48 : 8,299.68 = 2,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,532.48/8,299.68 = 2,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,532.48x = 8,299.68 × 2,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,532.48x = 17,178,345.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178,345.68/5,532.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.00

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