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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.52, 8,279.99 and 2,008.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.52, 8,279.99 and 2,008.99 is: 3,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.52 : 8,279.99 = 2,008.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.52/8,279.99 = 2,008.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.52x = 8,279.99 × 2,008.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.52x = 16,634,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,634,417.11/5,519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.74

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