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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.20, 8,008.42 and 2,416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.20, 8,008.42 and 2,416.56 is: 3,626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.20 : 8,008.42 = 2,416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.20/8,008.42 = 2,416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.20x = 8,008.42 × 2,416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.20x = 19,352,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,352,827.44/5,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.71

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