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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,510.65, 8,266.83 and 1,812.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,510.65, 8,266.83 and 1,812.04 is: 2,718.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,510.65 : 8,266.83 = 1,812.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,510.65/8,266.83 = 1,812.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,510.65x = 8,266.83 × 1,812.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,510.65x = 14,979,826.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979,826.63/5,510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.34

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