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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.26, 8,003.54 and 2,868.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.26, 8,003.54 and 2,868.84 is: 4,305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.26 : 8,003.54 = 2,868.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.26/8,003.54 = 2,868.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.26x = 8,003.54 × 2,868.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.26x = 22,960,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,960,875.69/5,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.22

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