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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.71, 8,273.01 and 2,233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.71, 8,273.01 and 2,233.21 is: 3,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.71 : 8,273.01 = 2,233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.71/8,273.01 = 2,233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.71x = 8,273.01 × 2,233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.71x = 18,475,368.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,475,368.66/5,513.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.81

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