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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.73, 8,000.52 and 1,635.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.73, 8,000.52 and 1,635.81 is: 2,453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.73 : 8,000.52 = 1,635.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.73/8,000.52 = 1,635.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.73x = 8,000.52 × 1,635.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.73x = 13,087,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,087,330.62/5,333.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,453.69

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