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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,512.94, 8,272.69 and 2,003.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,512.94, 8,272.69 and 2,003.22 is: 3,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,512.94 : 8,272.69 = 2,003.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,512.94/8,272.69 = 2,003.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,512.94x = 8,272.69 × 2,003.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,512.94x = 16,572,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,572,043.75/5,512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.03

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