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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.09, 8,266.62 and 2,001.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.09, 8,266.62 and 2,001.09 is: 3,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.09 : 8,266.62 = 2,001.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.09/8,266.62 = 2,001.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.09x = 8,266.62 × 2,001.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.09x = 16,542,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,542,250.62/5,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.63

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