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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.68, 8,269.02 and 2,049.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.68, 8,269.02 and 2,049.12 is: 3,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.68 : 8,269.02 = 2,049.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.68/8,269.02 = 2,049.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.68x = 8,269.02 × 2,049.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.68x = 16,944,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,944,214.26/5,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.68

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