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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,688.33, 8,533.99 and 5,067.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,688.33, 8,533.99 and 5,067.87 is: 7,603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,688.33 : 8,533.99 = 5,067.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,688.33/8,533.99 = 5,067.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,688.33x = 8,533.99 × 5,067.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,688.33x = 43,249,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,249,151.90/5,688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.14

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