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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.91, 8,007.94 and 2,416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.91, 8,007.94 and 2,416.26 is: 3,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.91 : 8,007.94 = 2,416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.91/8,007.94 = 2,416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.91x = 8,007.94 × 2,416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.91x = 19,349,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,349,265.10/5,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.24

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