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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.04, 8,260.59 and 1,347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.04, 8,260.59 and 1,347.08 is: 2,020.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.04 : 8,260.59 = 1,347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.04/8,260.59 = 1,347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.04x = 8,260.59 × 1,347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.04x = 11,127,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,127,675.58/5,507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.63

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