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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.77, 8,015.33 and 3,013.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.77, 8,015.33 and 3,013.33 is: 4,515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.77 : 8,015.33 = 3,013.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.77/8,015.33 = 3,013.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.77x = 8,015.33 × 3,013.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.77x = 24,152,834.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152,834.35/5,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.59

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