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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.92, 8,000.73 and 2,410.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.92, 8,000.73 and 2,410.53 is: 3,616.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.92 : 8,000.73 = 2,410.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.92/8,000.73 = 2,410.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.92x = 8,000.73 × 2,410.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.92x = 19,285,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,285,999.69/5,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,616.41

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