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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,511.99, 8,268.31 and 1,562.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,511.99, 8,268.31 and 1,562.94 is: 2,344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,511.99 : 8,268.31 = 1,562.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,511.99/8,268.31 = 1,562.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,511.99x = 8,268.31 × 1,562.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,511.99x = 12,922,886.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,922,886.49/5,511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.50

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