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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.84, 8,269.26 and 2,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.84, 8,269.26 and 2,135.56 is: 3,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.84 : 8,269.26 = 2,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.84/8,269.26 = 2,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.84x = 8,269.26 × 2,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.84x = 17,659,500.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,659,500.89/5,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.34

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