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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.58, 7,996.17 and 2,733.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.58, 7,996.17 and 2,733.02 is: 4,095.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.58 : 7,996.17 = 2,733.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.58/7,996.17 = 2,733.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.58x = 7,996.17 × 2,733.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.58x = 21,853,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,853,692.53/5,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.84

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