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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.33, 8,301.47 and 2,413.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.33, 8,301.47 and 2,413.58 is: 3,621.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.33 : 8,301.47 = 2,413.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.33/8,301.47 = 2,413.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.33x = 8,301.47 × 2,413.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.33x = 20,036,270.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,036,270.65/5,533.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.02

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