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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.10, 8,008.44 and 2,699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.10, 8,008.44 and 2,699.12 is: 4,049.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.10 : 8,008.44 = 2,699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.10/8,008.44 = 2,699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.10x = 8,008.44 × 2,699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.10x = 21,615,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,615,740.57/5,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.33

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