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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,553.94, 8,333.04 and 2,045.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,553.94, 8,333.04 and 2,045.02 is: 3,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,553.94 : 8,333.04 = 2,045.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,553.94/8,333.04 = 2,045.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,553.94x = 8,333.04 × 2,045.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,553.94x = 17,041,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,233.46/5,553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.31

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