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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.27, 8,001.09 and 2,046.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.27, 8,001.09 and 2,046.37 is: 3,070.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.27 : 8,001.09 = 2,046.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.27/8,001.09 = 2,046.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.27x = 8,001.09 × 2,046.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.27x = 16,373,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,373,150.54/5,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.00

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