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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.30, 8,266.97 and 1,351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.30, 8,266.97 and 1,351.33 is: 2,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.30 : 8,266.97 = 1,351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.30/8,266.97 = 1,351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.30x = 8,266.97 × 1,351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.30x = 11,171,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,171,404.57/5,511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.00

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