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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.73, 7,998.57 and 2,558.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.73, 7,998.57 and 2,558.67 is: 3,837.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.73 : 7,998.57 = 2,558.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.73/7,998.57 = 2,558.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.73x = 7,998.57 × 2,558.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.73x = 20,465,701.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,465,701.10/5,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.03

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