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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.46, 8,266.08 and 2,002.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.46, 8,266.08 and 2,002.01 is: 3,002.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.46 : 8,266.08 = 2,002.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.46/8,266.08 = 2,002.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.46x = 8,266.08 × 2,002.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.46x = 16,548,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,548,787.98/5,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.07

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