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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.34, 8,017.61 and 3,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.34, 8,017.61 and 3,784.44 is: 5,689.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.34 : 8,017.61 = 3,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.34/8,017.61 = 3,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.34x = 8,017.61 × 3,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.34x = 30,342,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,342,145.07/5,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.15

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