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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.45, 8,266.28 and 2,001.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.45, 8,266.28 and 2,001.29 is: 3,001.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.45 : 8,266.28 = 2,001.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.45/8,266.28 = 2,001.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.45x = 8,266.28 × 2,001.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.45x = 16,543,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,543,179.67/5,512.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.06

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