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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.76, 8,294.72 and 2,069.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.76, 8,294.72 and 2,069.12 is: 3,101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.76 : 8,294.72 = 2,069.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.76/8,294.72 = 2,069.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.76x = 8,294.72 × 2,069.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.76x = 17,162,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,771.05/5,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.47

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