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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,509.50, 8,268.86 and 3,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,509.50, 8,268.86 and 3,011.32 is: 4,519.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,509.50 : 8,268.86 = 3,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,509.50/8,268.86 = 3,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,509.50x = 8,268.86 × 3,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,509.50x = 24,900,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,900,183.50/5,509.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.50

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