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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.13, 8,292.33 and 3,069.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.13, 8,292.33 and 3,069.11 is: 4,599.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.13 : 8,292.33 = 3,069.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.13/8,292.33 = 3,069.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.13x = 8,292.33 × 3,069.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.13x = 25,450,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450,031.46/5,533.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.58

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