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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.23, 8,266.73 and 3,048.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.23, 8,266.73 and 3,048.27 is: 4,571.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.23 : 8,266.73 = 3,048.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.23/8,266.73 = 3,048.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.23x = 8,266.73 × 3,048.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.23x = 25,199,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,199,209.82/5,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.51

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