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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,514.66, 8,269.80 and 2,002.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,514.66, 8,269.80 and 2,002.75 is: 3,003.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,514.66 : 8,269.80 = 2,002.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,514.66/8,269.80 = 2,002.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,514.66x = 8,269.80 × 2,002.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,514.66x = 16,562,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,562,367.14/5,514.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.33

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