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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.17, 8,005.65 and 2,413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.17, 8,005.65 and 2,413.43 is: 3,620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.17 : 8,005.65 = 2,413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.17/8,005.65 = 2,413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.17x = 8,005.65 × 2,413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.17x = 19,321,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,321,075.88/5,337.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.10

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