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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.98, 8,033.49 and 2,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.98, 8,033.49 and 2,275.50 is: 3,410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.98 : 8,033.49 = 2,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.98/8,033.49 = 2,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.98x = 8,033.49 × 2,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.98x = 18,280,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,206.50/5,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.50

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