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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.05, 8,266.59 and 1,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.05, 8,266.59 and 1,351.08 is: 2,026.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.05 : 8,266.59 = 1,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.05/8,266.59 = 1,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.05x = 8,266.59 × 1,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.05x = 11,168,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,168,824.42/5,511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.63

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