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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.54, 8,261.34 and 1,347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.54, 8,261.34 and 1,347.58 is: 2,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.54 : 8,261.34 = 1,347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.54/8,261.34 = 1,347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.54x = 8,261.34 × 1,347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.54x = 11,132,816.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,132,816.56/5,507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.38

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