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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.10, 7,996.41 and 2,408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.10, 7,996.41 and 2,408.38 is: 3,613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.10 : 7,996.41 = 2,408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.10/7,996.41 = 2,408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.10x = 7,996.41 × 2,408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.10x = 19,258,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,258,393.92/5,330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.14

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