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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,009.81, 6,916.35 and 3,333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,009.81, 6,916.35 and 3,333.50 is: 4,602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,009.81 : 6,916.35 = 3,333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,009.81/6,916.35 = 3,333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,009.81x = 6,916.35 × 3,333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,009.81x = 23,055,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055,652.73/5,009.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.10

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