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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.55, 8,295.33 and 2,021.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.55, 8,295.33 and 2,021.10 is: 3,029.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.55 : 8,295.33 = 2,021.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.55/8,295.33 = 2,021.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.55x = 8,295.33 × 2,021.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.55x = 16,765,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765,691.46/5,533.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.83

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