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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.17, 8,002.65 and 2,411.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.17, 8,002.65 and 2,411.43 is: 3,617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.17 : 8,002.65 = 2,411.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.17/8,002.65 = 2,411.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.17x = 8,002.65 × 2,411.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.17x = 19,297,830.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,297,830.29/5,335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.10

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