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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.16, 8,297.58 and 2,414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.16, 8,297.58 and 2,414.12 is: 3,620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.16 : 8,297.58 = 2,414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.16/8,297.58 = 2,414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.16x = 8,297.58 × 2,414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.16x = 20,031,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,031,353.83/5,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.24

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