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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,533.94, 8,300.91 and 2,070.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,533.94, 8,300.91 and 2,070.38 is: 3,105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,533.94 : 8,300.91 = 2,070.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,533.94/8,300.91 = 2,070.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,533.94x = 8,300.91 × 2,070.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,533.94x = 17,185,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185,996.54/5,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.57

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