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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.11, 8,003.34 and 1,825.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.11, 8,003.34 and 1,825.79 is: 2,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.11 : 8,003.34 = 1,825.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.11/8,003.34 = 1,825.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.11x = 8,003.34 × 1,825.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.11x = 14,612,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,612,378.12/5,335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.91

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