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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.44, 8,003.97 and 2,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.44, 8,003.97 and 2,372.68 is: 3,560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.44 : 8,003.97 = 2,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.44/8,003.97 = 2,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.44x = 8,003.97 × 2,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.44x = 18,990,859.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,990,859.54/5,333.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.71

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