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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.43, 8,005.62 and 5,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.43, 8,005.62 and 5,136.60 is: 7,710.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.43 : 8,005.62 = 5,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.43/8,005.62 = 5,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.43x = 8,005.62 × 5,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.43x = 41,121,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,121,667.69/5,333.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,710.17

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