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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.28, 8,301.45 and 2,413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.28, 8,301.45 and 2,413.55 is: 3,621.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.28 : 8,301.45 = 2,413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.28/8,301.45 = 2,413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.28x = 8,301.45 × 2,413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.28x = 20,035,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,035,985.40/5,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.00

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