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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,515.44, 8,273.77 and 2,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,515.44, 8,273.77 and 2,006.52 is: 3,010.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,515.44 : 8,273.77 = 2,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,515.44/8,273.77 = 2,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,515.44x = 8,273.77 × 2,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,515.44x = 16,601,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,601,479.96/5,515.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.00

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