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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,334.66, 8,006.27 and 2,413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,334.66, 8,006.27 and 2,413.22 is: 3,621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,334.66 : 8,006.27 = 2,413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,334.66/8,006.27 = 2,413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,334.66x = 8,006.27 × 2,413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,334.66x = 19,320,890.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320,890.89/5,334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.77

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