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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,537.33, 8,270.70 and 5,009.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,537.33, 8,270.70 and 5,009.43 is: 7,482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,537.33 : 8,270.70 = 5,009.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,537.33/8,270.70 = 5,009.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,537.33x = 8,270.70 × 5,009.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,537.33x = 41,431,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,431,492.70/5,537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,482.21

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