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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.10, 8,269.49 and 2,740.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.10, 8,269.49 and 2,740.07 is: 4,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.10 : 8,269.49 = 2,740.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.10/8,269.49 = 2,740.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.10x = 8,269.49 × 2,740.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.10x = 22,659,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659,008.99/5,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.78

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