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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.58, 8,266.86 and 2,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.58, 8,266.86 and 2,003.08 is: 3,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.58 : 8,266.86 = 2,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.58/8,266.86 = 2,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.58x = 8,266.86 × 2,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.58x = 16,559,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559,181.93/5,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.80

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