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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.51, 8,305.14 and 2,902.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.51, 8,305.14 and 2,902.90 is: 4,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.51 : 8,305.14 = 2,902.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.51/8,305.14 = 2,902.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.51x = 8,305.14 × 2,902.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.51x = 24,108,946.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,108,946.54/5,533.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.90

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