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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.42, 8,006.43 and 3,363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.42, 8,006.43 and 3,363.58 is: 5,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.42 : 8,006.43 = 3,363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.42/8,006.43 = 3,363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.42x = 8,006.43 × 3,363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.42x = 26,930,267.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930,267.82/5,336.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,046.50

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