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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.03, 8,263.42 and 3,008.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.03, 8,263.42 and 3,008.34 is: 4,511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.03 : 8,263.42 = 3,008.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.03/8,263.42 = 3,008.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.03x = 8,263.42 × 3,008.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.03x = 24,859,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,859,169.40/5,510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.63

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