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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.26, 8,269.98 and 1,616.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.26, 8,269.98 and 1,616.67 is: 2,425.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.26 : 8,269.98 = 1,616.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.26/8,269.98 = 1,616.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.26x = 8,269.98 × 1,616.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.26x = 13,369,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,369,828.57/5,512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.47

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