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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.41, 8,007.39 and 2,413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.41, 8,007.39 and 2,413.98 is: 3,622.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.41 : 8,007.39 = 2,413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.41/8,007.39 = 2,413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.41x = 8,007.39 × 2,413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.41x = 19,329,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,329,679.31/5,335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.90

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