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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.06, 8,268.10 and 1,352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.06, 8,268.10 and 1,352.08 is: 2,028.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.06 : 8,268.10 = 1,352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.06/8,268.10 = 1,352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.06x = 8,268.10 × 1,352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.06x = 11,179,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,179,132.65/5,512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.12

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