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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.73, 8,002.67 and 2,413.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.73, 8,002.67 and 2,413.35 is: 3,619.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.73 : 8,002.67 = 2,413.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.73/8,002.67 = 2,413.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.73x = 8,002.67 × 2,413.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.73x = 19,313,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,313,231.58/5,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.61

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