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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.42, 8,267.13 and 2,048.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.42, 8,267.13 and 2,048.67 is: 3,073.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.42 : 8,267.13 = 2,048.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.42/8,267.13 = 2,048.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.42x = 8,267.13 × 2,048.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.42x = 16,936,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,936,621.22/5,511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.01

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