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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.26, 8,263.38 and 2,001.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.26, 8,263.38 and 2,001.46 is: 3,000.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.26 : 8,263.38 = 2,001.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.26/8,263.38 = 2,001.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.26x = 8,263.38 × 2,001.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.26x = 16,538,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,538,824.53/5,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.37

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