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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,509.32, 8,262.90 and 2,045.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,509.32, 8,262.90 and 2,045.76 is: 3,068.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,509.32 : 8,262.90 = 2,045.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,509.32/8,262.90 = 2,045.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,509.32x = 8,262.90 × 2,045.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,509.32x = 16,903,910.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,903,910.30/5,509.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.24

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