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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.57, 8,004.44 and 4,296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.57, 8,004.44 and 4,296.09 is: 6,447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.57 : 8,004.44 = 4,296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.57/8,004.44 = 4,296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.57x = 8,004.44 × 4,296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.57x = 34,387,794.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,387,794.64/5,333.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,447.43

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