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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.35, 8,333.73 and 2,432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.35, 8,333.73 and 2,432.70 is: 3,650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.35 : 8,333.73 = 2,432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.35/8,333.73 = 2,432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.35x = 8,333.73 × 2,432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.35x = 20,273,464.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273,464.97/5,554.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.02

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