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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.10, 8,005.44 and 2,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.10, 8,005.44 and 2,697.12 is: 4,046.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.10 : 8,005.44 = 2,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.10/8,005.44 = 2,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.10x = 8,005.44 × 2,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.10x = 21,591,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,591,632.33/5,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.33

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