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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.33, 6,915.29 and 3,333.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.33, 6,915.29 and 3,333.53 is: 4,601.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.33 : 6,915.29 = 3,333.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.33/6,915.29 = 3,333.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.33x = 6,915.29 × 3,333.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.33x = 23,052,275.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,052,275.43/5,009.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.87

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