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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,507.16, 8,263.40 and 2,733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,507.16, 8,263.40 and 2,733.32 is: 4,101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,507.16 : 8,263.40 = 2,733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,507.16/8,263.40 = 2,733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,507.16x = 8,263.40 × 2,733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,507.16x = 22,586,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,586,461.50/5,507.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.29

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