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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.65, 8,265.92 and 1,562.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.65, 8,265.92 and 1,562.58 is: 2,343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.65 : 8,265.92 = 1,562.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.65/8,265.92 = 1,562.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.65x = 8,265.92 × 1,562.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.65x = 12,916,153.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,916,153.46/5,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.43

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