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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.44, 8,263.78 and 2,047.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.44, 8,263.78 and 2,047.26 is: 3,069.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.44 : 8,263.78 = 2,047.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.44/8,263.78 = 2,047.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.44x = 8,263.78 × 2,047.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.44x = 16,918,106.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,918,106.24/5,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.08

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