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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.54, 8,001.48 and 2,046.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.54, 8,001.48 and 2,046.62 is: 3,070.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.54 : 8,001.48 = 2,046.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.54/8,001.48 = 2,046.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.54x = 8,001.48 × 2,046.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.54x = 16,375,948.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,375,948.99/5,333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.37

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