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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.49, 8,264.50 and 2,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.49, 8,264.50 and 2,001.35 is: 3,001.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.49 : 8,264.50 = 2,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.49/8,264.50 = 2,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.49x = 8,264.50 × 2,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.49x = 16,540,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,540,157.08/5,511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.03

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