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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.40, 8,300.10 and 5,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.40, 8,300.10 and 5,209.40 is: 7,814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.40 : 8,300.10 = 5,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.40/8,300.10 = 5,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.40x = 8,300.10 × 5,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.40x = 43,238,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,238,540.94/5,533.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,814.10

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