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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.17, 8,299.30 and 2,023.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.17, 8,299.30 and 2,023.71 is: 3,033.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.17 : 8,299.30 = 2,023.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.17/8,299.30 = 2,023.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.17x = 8,299.30 × 2,023.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.17x = 16,795,371.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,795,371.34/5,536.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.75

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