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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.14, 8,005.33 and 3,373.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.14, 8,005.33 and 3,373.85 is: 5,049.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.14 : 8,005.33 = 3,373.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.14/8,005.33 = 3,373.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.14x = 8,005.33 × 3,373.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.14x = 27,008,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,008,806.85/5,349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,049.19

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