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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.32, 8,010.11 and 2,998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.32, 8,010.11 and 2,998.32 is: 4,500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.32 : 8,010.11 = 2,998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.32/8,010.11 = 2,998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.32x = 8,010.11 × 2,998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.32x = 24,016,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,016,880.51/5,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.65

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