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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.26, 8,266.90 and 2,433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.26, 8,266.90 and 2,433.26 is: 3,649.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.26 : 8,266.90 = 2,433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.26/8,266.90 = 2,433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.26x = 8,266.90 × 2,433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.26x = 20,115,517.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115,517.09/5,511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,649.89

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