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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,561.49, 8,345.52 and 2,053.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,561.49, 8,345.52 and 2,053.94 is: 3,082.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,561.49 : 8,345.52 = 2,053.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,561.49/8,345.52 = 2,053.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,561.49x = 8,345.52 × 2,053.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,561.49x = 17,141,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141,197.35/5,561.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.12

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