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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.55, 8,009.67 and 2,705.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.55, 8,009.67 and 2,705.89 is: 4,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.55 : 8,009.67 = 2,705.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.55/8,009.67 = 2,705.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.55x = 8,009.67 × 2,705.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.55x = 21,673,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,673,232.38/5,336.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.29

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