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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,501.76, 8,252.66 and 1,341.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,501.76, 8,252.66 and 1,341.77 is: 2,012.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,501.76 : 8,252.66 = 1,341.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,501.76/8,252.66 = 1,341.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,501.76x = 8,252.66 × 1,341.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,501.76x = 11,073,123.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,073,123.64/5,501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.65

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