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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.18, 8,003.78 and 2,413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.18, 8,003.78 and 2,413.48 is: 3,620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.18 : 8,003.78 = 2,413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.18/8,003.78 = 2,413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.18x = 8,003.78 × 2,413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.18x = 19,316,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316,962.95/5,335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.68

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