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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.97, 8,269.32 and 1,616.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.97, 8,269.32 and 1,616.38 is: 2,424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.97 : 8,269.32 = 1,616.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.97/8,269.32 = 1,616.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.97x = 8,269.32 × 1,616.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.97x = 13,366,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,366,363.46/5,511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.97

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