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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.44, 7,993.18 and 2,865.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.44, 7,993.18 and 2,865.38 is: 4,294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.44 : 7,993.18 = 2,865.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.44/7,993.18 = 2,865.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.44x = 7,993.18 × 2,865.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.44x = 22,903,498.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,903,498.11/5,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.32

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