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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.70, 7,999.09 and 2,411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.70, 7,999.09 and 2,411.03 is: 3,616.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.70 : 7,999.09 = 2,411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.70/7,999.09 = 2,411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.70x = 7,999.09 × 2,411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.70x = 19,286,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,286,059.93/5,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.56

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