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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.73, 8,005.24 and 1,441.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.73, 8,005.24 and 1,441.13 is: 2,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.73 : 8,005.24 = 1,441.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.73/8,005.24 = 1,441.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.73x = 8,005.24 × 1,441.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.73x = 11,536,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,536,591.52/5,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.73

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