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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.43, 8,262.28 and 2,046.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.43, 8,262.28 and 2,046.25 is: 3,067.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.43 : 8,262.28 = 2,046.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.43/8,262.28 = 2,046.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.43x = 8,262.28 × 2,046.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.43x = 16,906,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,906,690.45/5,511.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.57

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