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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.03, 7,955.56 and 5,001.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.03, 7,955.56 and 5,001.71 is: 7,465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.03 : 7,955.56 = 5,001.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.03/7,955.56 = 5,001.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.03x = 7,955.56 × 5,001.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.03x = 39,791,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,791,370.48/5,330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.51

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