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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,615.16, 8,422.76 and 2,533.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,615.16, 8,422.76 and 2,533.56 is: 3,800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,615.16 : 8,422.76 = 2,533.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,615.16/8,422.76 = 2,533.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,615.16x = 8,422.76 × 2,533.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,615.16x = 21,339,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339,567.83/5,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.35

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