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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.67, 8,003.40 and 2,411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.67, 8,003.40 and 2,411.93 is: 3,617.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.67 : 8,003.40 = 2,411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.67/8,003.40 = 2,411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.67x = 8,003.40 × 2,411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.67x = 19,303,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,303,640.56/5,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.85

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