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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.56, 8,269.75 and 2,553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.56, 8,269.75 and 2,553.96 is: 3,831.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.56 : 8,269.75 = 2,553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.56/8,269.75 = 2,553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.56x = 8,269.75 × 2,553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.56x = 21,120,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120,610.71/5,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.36

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