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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.49, 8,001.45 and 2,048.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.49, 8,001.45 and 2,048.13 is: 3,072.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.49 : 8,001.45 = 2,048.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.49/8,001.45 = 2,048.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.49x = 8,001.45 × 2,048.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.49x = 16,388,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,388,009.79/5,333.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.66

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