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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,509.26, 8,263.92 and 1,349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,509.26, 8,263.92 and 1,349.28 is: 2,023.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,509.26 : 8,263.92 = 1,349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,509.26/8,263.92 = 1,349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,509.26x = 8,263.92 × 1,349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,509.26x = 11,150,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,150,341.98/5,509.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.93

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