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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,509.55, 8,264.34 and 1,349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,509.55, 8,264.34 and 1,349.58 is: 2,024.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,509.55 : 8,264.34 = 1,349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,509.55/8,264.34 = 1,349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,509.55x = 8,264.34 × 1,349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,509.55x = 11,153,387.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,153,387.98/5,509.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.38

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