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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.24, 7,995.11 and 3,459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.24, 7,995.11 and 3,459.51 is: 5,186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.24 : 7,995.11 = 3,459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.24/7,995.11 = 3,459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.24x = 7,995.11 × 3,459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.24x = 27,659,145.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,659,145.70/5,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,186.18

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