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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.67, 8,000.43 and 2,409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.67, 8,000.43 and 2,409.93 is: 3,614.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.67 : 8,000.43 = 2,409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.67/8,000.43 = 2,409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.67x = 8,000.43 × 2,409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.67x = 19,280,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,280,476.27/5,333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.86

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