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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.68, 8,267.52 and 2,048.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.68, 8,267.52 and 2,048.12 is: 3,072.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.68 : 8,267.52 = 2,048.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.68/8,267.52 = 2,048.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.68x = 8,267.52 × 2,048.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.68x = 16,932,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,932,873.06/5,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.18

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