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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.21, 8,001.07 and 2,411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.21, 8,001.07 and 2,411.51 is: 3,617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.21 : 8,001.07 = 2,411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.21/8,001.07 = 2,411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.21x = 8,001.07 × 2,411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.21x = 19,294,620.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294,620.31/5,333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.83

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