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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.17, 8,002.83 and 2,561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.17, 8,002.83 and 2,561.33 is: 3,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.17 : 8,002.83 = 2,561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.17/8,002.83 = 2,561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.17x = 8,002.83 × 2,561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.17x = 20,497,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497,848.55/5,335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.02

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