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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.04, 7,998.45 and 1,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.04, 7,998.45 and 1,436.52 is: 2,154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.04 : 7,998.45 = 1,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.04/7,998.45 = 1,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.04x = 7,998.45 × 1,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.04x = 11,489,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,489,933.39/5,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.48

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