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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.78, 8,001.81 and 2,997.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.78, 8,001.81 and 2,997.69 is: 4,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.78 : 8,001.81 = 2,997.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.78/8,001.81 = 2,997.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.78x = 8,001.81 × 2,997.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.78x = 23,986,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986,945.82/5,337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.81

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