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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.96, 8,003.88 and 2,412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.96, 8,003.88 and 2,412.04 is: 3,619.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.96 : 8,003.88 = 2,412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.96/8,003.88 = 2,412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.96x = 8,003.88 × 2,412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.96x = 19,305,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305,678.72/5,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.39

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