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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,495.83, 8,243.66 and 1,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,495.83, 8,243.66 and 1,335.82 is: 2,003.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,495.83 : 8,243.66 = 1,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,495.83/8,243.66 = 1,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,495.83x = 8,243.66 × 1,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,495.83x = 11,012,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,012,060.38/5,495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.71

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