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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.66, 8,311.29 and 5,330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.66, 8,311.29 and 5,330.62 is: 8,006.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.66 : 8,311.29 = 5,330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.66/8,311.29 = 5,330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.66x = 8,311.29 × 5,330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.66x = 44,304,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,304,328.70/5,533.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.33

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