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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.13, 8,264.60 and 2,001.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.13, 8,264.60 and 2,001.47 is: 3,000.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.13 : 8,264.60 = 2,001.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.13/8,264.60 = 2,001.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.13x = 8,264.60 × 2,001.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.13x = 16,541,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,541,359.62/5,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.90

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