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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.90, 7,995.38 and 2,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.90, 7,995.38 and 2,046.11 is: 3,067.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.90 : 7,995.38 = 2,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.90/7,995.38 = 2,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.90x = 7,995.38 × 2,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.90x = 16,359,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,359,376.76/5,333.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.06

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