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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.47, 8,004.29 and 2,413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.47, 8,004.29 and 2,413.82 is: 3,622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.47 : 8,004.29 = 2,413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.47/8,004.29 = 2,413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.47x = 8,004.29 × 2,413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.47x = 19,320,923.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320,923.23/5,333.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.58

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