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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.66, 8,003.27 and 2,411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.66, 8,003.27 and 2,411.22 is: 3,618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.66 : 8,003.27 = 2,411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.66/8,003.27 = 2,411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.66x = 8,003.27 × 2,411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.66x = 19,297,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,297,644.69/5,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.77

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