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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.24, 8,301.10 and 2,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.24, 8,301.10 and 2,070.52 is: 3,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.24 : 8,301.10 = 2,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.24/8,301.10 = 2,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.24x = 8,301.10 × 2,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.24x = 17,187,593.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187,593.57/5,533.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.24

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