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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.06, 7,998.63 and 2,559.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.06, 7,998.63 and 2,559.09 is: 3,836.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.06 : 7,998.63 = 2,559.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.06/7,998.63 = 2,559.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.06x = 7,998.63 × 2,559.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.06x = 20,469,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469,233.84/5,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.74

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