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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,009.01, 5,533.97 and 2,682.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,009.01, 5,533.97 and 2,682.23 is: 3,702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,009.01 : 5,533.97 = 2,682.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,009.01/5,533.97 = 2,682.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,009.01x = 5,533.97 × 2,682.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,009.01x = 14,843,339.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,843,339.27/4,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.50

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