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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,536.62, 8,302.32 and 2,024.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,536.62, 8,302.32 and 2,024.19 is: 3,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,536.62 : 8,302.32 = 2,024.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,536.62/8,302.32 = 2,024.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,536.62x = 8,302.32 × 2,024.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,536.62x = 16,805,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,805,473.12/5,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.33

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