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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,530.83, 8,297.03 and 2,067.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,530.83, 8,297.03 and 2,067.75 is: 3,101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,530.83 : 8,297.03 = 2,067.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,530.83/8,297.03 = 2,067.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,530.83x = 8,297.03 × 2,067.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,530.83x = 17,156,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156,173.44/5,530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.92

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