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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.24, 8,266.74 and 1,616.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.24, 8,266.74 and 1,616.14 is: 2,423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.24 : 8,266.74 = 1,616.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.24/8,266.74 = 1,616.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.24x = 8,266.74 × 1,616.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.24x = 13,360,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,360,209.18/5,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.74

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