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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.35, 8,268.53 and 2,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.35, 8,268.53 and 2,049.15 is: 3,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.35 : 8,268.53 = 2,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.35/8,268.53 = 2,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.35x = 8,268.53 × 2,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.35x = 16,943,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,943,448.00/5,512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.73

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