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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,519.65, 8,282.99 and 2,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,519.65, 8,282.99 and 2,009.32 is: 3,015.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,519.65 : 8,282.99 = 2,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,519.65/8,282.99 = 2,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,519.65x = 8,282.99 × 2,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,519.65x = 16,643,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,643,146.71/5,519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.26

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