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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.29, 8,301.15 and 2,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.29, 8,301.15 and 2,610 is: 3,915.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.29 : 8,301.15 = 2,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.29/8,301.15 = 2,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.29x = 8,301.15 × 2,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.29x = 21,666,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,666,001.50/5,533.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.57

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