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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,509.05, 8,263.59 and 1,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,509.05, 8,263.59 and 1,349.08 is: 2,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,509.05 : 8,263.59 = 1,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,509.05/8,263.59 = 1,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,509.05x = 8,263.59 × 1,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,509.05x = 11,148,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,148,244.00/5,509.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.62

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