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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.46, 8,268.67 and 2,002.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.46, 8,268.67 and 2,002.46 is: 3,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.46 : 8,268.67 = 2,002.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.46/8,268.67 = 2,002.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.46x = 8,268.67 × 2,002.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.46x = 16,557,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,557,670.92/5,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.68

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