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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.92, 8,005.68 and 3,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.92, 8,005.68 and 3,363.08 is: 5,045.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.92 : 8,005.68 = 3,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.92/8,005.68 = 3,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.92x = 8,005.68 × 3,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.92x = 26,923,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,923,742.29/5,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,045.75

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