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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.43, 8,001.09 and 2,565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.43, 8,001.09 and 2,565.12 is: 3,848.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.43 : 8,001.09 = 2,565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.43/8,001.09 = 2,565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.43x = 8,001.09 × 2,565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.43x = 20,523,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,523,755.98/5,333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.13

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