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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.80, 8,006.69 and 2,967.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.80, 8,006.69 and 2,967.39 is: 4,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.80 : 8,006.69 = 2,967.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.80/8,006.69 = 2,967.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.80x = 8,006.69 × 2,967.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.80x = 23,758,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,758,979.26/5,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.08

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