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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.97, 7,362.89 and 4,011.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.97, 7,362.89 and 4,011.49 is: 5,537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.97 : 7,362.89 = 4,011.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.97/7,362.89 = 4,011.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.97x = 7,362.89 × 4,011.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.97x = 29,536,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,536,136.18/5,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,537.37

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