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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.02, 8,264.91 and 3,045.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.02, 8,264.91 and 3,045.38 is: 4,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.02 : 8,264.91 = 3,045.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.02/8,264.91 = 3,045.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.02x = 8,264.91 × 3,045.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.02x = 25,169,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,169,791.62/5,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.17

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