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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.23, 8,276.24 and 2,006.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.23, 8,276.24 and 2,006.77 is: 3,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.23 : 8,276.24 = 2,006.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.23/8,276.24 = 2,006.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.23x = 8,276.24 × 2,006.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.23x = 16,608,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,608,494.47/5,519.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.20

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