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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,516.79, 8,272.59 and 2,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,516.79, 8,272.59 and 2,004.33 is: 3,005.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,516.79 : 8,272.59 = 2,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,516.79/8,272.59 = 2,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,516.79x = 8,272.59 × 2,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,516.79x = 16,580,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,580,982.92/5,516.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.55

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