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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.06, 8,266.59 and 3,201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.06, 8,266.59 and 3,201.30 is: 4,801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.06 : 8,266.59 = 3,201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.06/8,266.59 = 3,201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.06x = 8,266.59 × 3,201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.06x = 26,463,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463,834.57/5,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.95

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