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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,334.83, 8,003.52 and 2,003.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,334.83, 8,003.52 and 2,003.11 is: 3,005.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,334.83 : 8,003.52 = 2,003.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,334.83/8,003.52 = 2,003.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,334.83x = 8,003.52 × 2,003.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,334.83x = 16,031,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031,930.95/5,334.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.15

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