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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.10, 8,266.50 and 1,351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.10, 8,266.50 and 1,351.08 is: 2,026.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.10 : 8,266.50 = 1,351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.10/8,266.50 = 1,351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.10x = 8,266.50 × 1,351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.10x = 11,168,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,168,702.82/5,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.58

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