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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,544.38, 8,313.98 and 2,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,544.38, 8,313.98 and 2,033.51 is: 3,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,544.38 : 8,313.98 = 2,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,544.38/8,313.98 = 2,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,544.38x = 8,313.98 × 2,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,544.38x = 16,906,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,906,509.73/5,544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.30

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