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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.18, 8,005.28 and 2,414.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.18, 8,005.28 and 2,414.48 is: 3,622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.18 : 8,005.28 = 2,414.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.18/8,005.28 = 2,414.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.18x = 8,005.28 × 2,414.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.18x = 19,328,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,328,588.45/5,336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.18

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