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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.42, 8,007.93 and 3,364.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.42, 8,007.93 and 3,364.58 is: 5,048.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.42 : 8,007.93 = 3,364.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.42/8,007.93 = 3,364.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.42x = 8,007.93 × 3,364.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.42x = 26,943,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,943,321.12/5,337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.00

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