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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.43, 8,333.95 and 2,432.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.43, 8,333.95 and 2,432.83 is: 3,650.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.43 : 8,333.95 = 2,432.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.43/8,333.95 = 2,432.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.43x = 8,333.95 × 2,432.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.43x = 20,275,083.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,275,083.58/5,554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.25

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