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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.06, 7,999.59 and 1,869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.06, 7,999.59 and 1,869.50 is: 2,804.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.06 : 7,999.59 = 1,869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.06/7,999.59 = 1,869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.06x = 7,999.59 × 1,869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.06x = 14,955,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,955,193.51/5,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.25

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