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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.78, 8,002.62 and 2,411.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.78, 8,002.62 and 2,411.11 is: 3,618.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.78 : 8,002.62 = 2,411.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.78/8,002.62 = 2,411.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.78x = 8,002.62 × 2,411.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.78x = 19,295,197.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,295,197.11/5,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.22

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