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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,517.04, 8,272.96 and 2,004.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,517.04, 8,272.96 and 2,004.57 is: 3,005.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,517.04 : 8,272.96 = 2,004.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,517.04/8,272.96 = 2,004.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,517.04x = 8,272.96 × 2,004.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,517.04x = 16,583,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583,722.42/5,517.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.91

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