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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.98, 8,004.90 and 4,306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.98, 8,004.90 and 4,306.27 is: 6,462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.98 : 8,004.90 = 4,306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.98/8,004.90 = 4,306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.98x = 8,004.90 × 4,306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.98x = 34,471,260.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,471,260.72/5,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.58

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