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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.36, 7,550.64 and 1,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.36, 7,550.64 and 1,335.68 is: 2,003.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.36 : 7,550.64 = 1,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.36/7,550.64 = 1,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.36x = 7,550.64 × 1,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.36x = 10,085,201.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085,201.08/5,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.67

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