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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.32, 8,293.50 and 2,610.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.32, 8,293.50 and 2,610.84 is: 3,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.32 : 8,293.50 = 2,610.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.32/8,293.50 = 2,610.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.32x = 8,293.50 × 2,610.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.32x = 21,653,001.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,653,001.54/5,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.20

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