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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.44, 8,300.15 and 2,069.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.44, 8,300.15 and 2,069.88 is: 3,104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.44 : 8,300.15 = 2,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.44/8,300.15 = 2,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.44x = 8,300.15 × 2,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.44x = 17,180,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,180,314.48/5,533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.82

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