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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.16, 8,268.24 and 2,436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.16, 8,268.24 and 2,436.32 is: 3,654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.16 : 8,268.24 = 2,436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.16/8,268.24 = 2,436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.16x = 8,268.24 × 2,436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.16x = 20,144,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144,078.48/5,512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.48

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