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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.63, 8,009.09 and 2,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.63, 8,009.09 and 2,997.64 is: 4,499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.63 : 8,009.09 = 2,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.63/8,009.09 = 2,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.63x = 8,009.09 × 2,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.63x = 24,008,368.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,008,368.55/5,335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.63

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