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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.51, 8,301.81 and 2,413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.51, 8,301.81 and 2,413.79 is: 3,621.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.51 : 8,301.81 = 2,413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.51/8,301.81 = 2,413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.51x = 8,301.81 × 2,413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.51x = 20,038,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,038,835.40/5,533.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.36

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