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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.59, 8,007.89 and 1,443.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.59, 8,007.89 and 1,443.11 is: 2,164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.59 : 8,007.89 = 1,443.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.59/8,007.89 = 1,443.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.59x = 8,007.89 × 1,443.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.59x = 11,556,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,556,218.88/5,338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.66

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