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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.54, 8,304.16 and 2,411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.54, 8,304.16 and 2,411.94 is: 3,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.54 : 8,304.16 = 2,411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.54/8,304.16 = 2,411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.54x = 8,304.16 × 2,411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.54x = 20,029,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,029,135.67/5,533.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.59

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