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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,483.33, 8,220.76 and 2,708.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,483.33, 8,220.76 and 2,708.10 is: 4,060.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,483.33 : 8,220.76 = 2,708.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,483.33/8,220.76 = 2,708.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,483.33x = 8,220.76 × 2,708.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,483.33x = 22,262,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,262,633.39/5,483.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.06

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