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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.70, 8,005.37 and 2,701.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.70, 8,005.37 and 2,701.89 is: 4,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.70 : 8,005.37 = 2,701.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.70/8,005.37 = 2,701.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.70x = 8,005.37 × 2,701.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.70x = 21,629,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629,615.64/5,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.76

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