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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.59, 8,005.29 and 1,441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.59, 8,005.29 and 1,441.03 is: 2,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.59 : 8,005.29 = 1,441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.59/8,005.29 = 1,441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.59x = 8,005.29 × 1,441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.59x = 11,535,863.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,535,863.05/5,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.65

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