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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.90, 8,003.76 and 2,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.90, 8,003.76 and 2,414.20 is: 3,621.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.90 : 8,003.76 = 2,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.90/8,003.76 = 2,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.90x = 8,003.76 × 2,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.90x = 19,322,677.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,322,677.39/5,335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.26

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