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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.44, 8,268.66 and 2,002.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.44, 8,268.66 and 2,002.71 is: 3,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.44 : 8,268.66 = 2,002.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.44/8,268.66 = 2,002.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.44x = 8,268.66 × 2,002.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.44x = 16,559,728.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559,728.07/5,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.07

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