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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.48, 8,267.10 and 3,048.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.48, 8,267.10 and 3,048.52 is: 4,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.48 : 8,267.10 = 3,048.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.48/8,267.10 = 3,048.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.48x = 8,267.10 × 3,048.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.48x = 25,202,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202,419.69/5,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,571.88

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