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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.41, 8,008.89 and 2,414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.41, 8,008.89 and 2,414.98 is: 3,624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.41 : 8,008.89 = 2,414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.41/8,008.89 = 2,414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.41x = 8,008.89 × 2,414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.41x = 19,341,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,341,309.17/5,336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.40

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