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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336.46, 8,006.40 and 2,413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336.46, 8,006.40 and 2,413.98 is: 3,621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336.46 : 8,006.40 = 2,413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336.46/8,006.40 = 2,413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336.46x = 8,006.40 × 2,413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336.46x = 19,327,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,327,289.47/5,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.74

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