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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.61, 8,295.90 and 2,573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.61, 8,295.90 and 2,573.90 is: 3,858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.61 : 8,295.90 = 2,573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.61/8,295.90 = 2,573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.61x = 8,295.90 × 2,573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.61x = 21,352,821.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,352,821.23/5,533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.75

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