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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,819.88, 8,733.44 and 2,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,819.88, 8,733.44 and 2,533 is: 3,801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,819.88 : 8,733.44 = 2,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,819.88/8,733.44 = 2,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,819.88x = 8,733.44 × 2,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,819.88x = 22,121,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,121,803.52/5,819.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.08

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