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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.70, 8,000.55 and 4,707.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.70, 8,000.55 and 4,707.30 is: 7,060.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.70 : 8,000.55 = 4,707.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.70/8,000.55 = 4,707.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.70x = 8,000.55 × 4,707.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.70x = 37,660,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,660,989.02/5,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,060.95

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