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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.48, 8,301.18 and 2,070.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.48, 8,301.18 and 2,070.76 is: 3,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.48 : 8,301.18 = 2,070.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.48/8,301.18 = 2,070.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.48x = 8,301.18 × 2,070.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.48x = 17,189,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189,751.50/5,533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.50

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