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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.45, 8,269.28 and 2,003.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.45, 8,269.28 and 2,003.29 is: 3,004.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.45 : 8,269.28 = 2,003.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.45/8,269.28 = 2,003.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.45x = 8,269.28 × 2,003.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.45x = 16,565,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565,765.93/5,514.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.06

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