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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.65, 8,300.12 and 2,247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.65, 8,300.12 and 2,247.03 is: 3,370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.65 : 8,300.12 = 2,247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.65/8,300.12 = 2,247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.65x = 8,300.12 × 2,247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.65x = 18,650,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,650,607.41/5,533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.40

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