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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.23, 8,264.50 and 1,812.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.23, 8,264.50 and 1,812.53 is: 2,718.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.23 : 8,264.50 = 1,812.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.23/8,264.50 = 1,812.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.23x = 8,264.50 × 1,812.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.23x = 14,979,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979,670.31/5,510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.52

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