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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.58, 6,915.63 and 3,333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.58, 6,915.63 and 3,333.78 is: 4,602.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.58 : 6,915.63 = 3,333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.58/6,915.63 = 3,333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.58x = 6,915.63 × 3,333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.58x = 23,055,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055,188.98/5,009.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.22

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