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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.32, 8,002.98 and 2,413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.32, 8,002.98 and 2,413.56 is: 3,620.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.32 : 8,002.98 = 2,413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.32/8,002.98 = 2,413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.32x = 8,002.98 × 2,413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.32x = 19,315,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,315,672.41/5,335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.34

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