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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.26, 8,003.09 and 2,993.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.26, 8,003.09 and 2,993.41 is: 4,490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.26 : 8,003.09 = 2,993.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.26/8,003.09 = 2,993.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.26x = 8,003.09 × 2,993.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.26x = 23,956,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,956,529.64/5,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.23

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