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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.28, 8,005.68 and 2,257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.28, 8,005.68 and 2,257.44 is: 3,388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.28 : 8,005.68 = 2,257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.28/8,005.68 = 2,257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.28x = 8,005.68 × 2,257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.28x = 18,072,342.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,072,342.26/5,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.60

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