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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.53, 8,263.19 and 2,134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.53, 8,263.19 and 2,134.91 is: 3,201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.53 : 8,263.19 = 2,134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.53/8,263.19 = 2,134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.53x = 8,263.19 × 2,134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.53x = 17,641,148.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,641,148.48/5,510.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.35

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