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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.47, 8,303.94 and 2,246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.47, 8,303.94 and 2,246.67 is: 3,371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.47 : 8,303.94 = 2,246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.47/8,303.94 = 2,246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.47x = 8,303.94 × 2,246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.47x = 18,656,212.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,656,212.88/5,533.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.52

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