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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.83, 8,006.72 and 1,442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.83, 8,006.72 and 1,442.22 is: 2,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.83 : 8,006.72 = 1,442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.83/8,006.72 = 1,442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.83x = 8,006.72 × 1,442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.83x = 11,547,444.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,547,444.51/5,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.32

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