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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.79, 7,998.05 and 1,635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.79, 7,998.05 and 1,635.13 is: 2,451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.79 : 7,998.05 = 1,635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.79/7,998.05 = 1,635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.79x = 7,998.05 × 1,635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.79x = 13,077,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,077,823.33/5,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.88

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