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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,533.63, 6,801.93 and 2,223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,533.63, 6,801.93 and 2,223.51 is: 3,335.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,533.63 : 6,801.93 = 2,223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,533.63/6,801.93 = 2,223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,533.63x = 6,801.93 × 2,223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,533.63x = 15,124,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124,159.37/4,533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.99

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