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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,809.98, 8,005.33 and 5,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,809.98, 8,005.33 and 5,332.26 is: 7,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,809.98 : 8,005.33 = 5,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,809.98/8,005.33 = 5,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,809.98x = 8,005.33 × 5,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,809.98x = 42,686,470.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,686,470.09/5,809.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,347.10

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