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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.74, 8,261.82 and 4,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.74, 8,261.82 and 4,045.02 is: 6,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.74 : 8,261.82 = 4,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.74/8,261.82 = 4,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.74x = 8,261.82 × 4,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.74x = 33,419,227.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,419,227.14/5,512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.18

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