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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,554.93, 8,334.71 and 2,433.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,554.93, 8,334.71 and 2,433.33 is: 3,651.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,554.93 : 8,334.71 = 2,433.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,554.93/8,334.71 = 2,433.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,554.93x = 8,334.71 × 2,433.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,554.93x = 20,281,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,281,099.88/5,554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.01

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