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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.47, 8,271.56 and 2,741.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.47, 8,271.56 and 2,741.45 is: 4,112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.47 : 8,271.56 = 2,741.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.47/8,271.56 = 2,741.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.47x = 8,271.56 × 2,741.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.47x = 22,676,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676,033.78/5,513.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.84

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