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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.33, 8,040.61 and 4,957.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.33, 8,040.61 and 4,957.49 is: 7,473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.33 : 8,040.61 = 4,957.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.33/8,040.61 = 4,957.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.33x = 8,040.61 × 4,957.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.33x = 39,861,243.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861,243.67/5,333.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.99

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