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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.42, 8,003.04 and 2,411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.42, 8,003.04 and 2,411.68 is: 3,617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.42 : 8,003.04 = 2,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.42/8,003.04 = 2,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.42x = 8,003.04 × 2,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.42x = 19,300,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300,771.51/5,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.48

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