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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.62, 8,001.46 and 2,046.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.62, 8,001.46 and 2,046.46 is: 3,070.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.62 : 8,001.46 = 2,046.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.62/8,001.46 = 2,046.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.62x = 8,001.46 × 2,046.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.62x = 16,374,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,374,628.69/5,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.08

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