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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,333.99, 8,001.99 and 2,412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,333.99, 8,001.99 and 2,412.29 is: 3,618.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,333.99 : 8,001.99 = 2,412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,333.99/8,001.99 = 2,412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,333.99x = 8,001.99 × 2,412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,333.99x = 19,303,140.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,303,140.46/5,333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.90

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