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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.18, 8,009.26 and 2,415.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.18, 8,009.26 and 2,415.51 is: 3,624.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.18 : 8,009.26 = 2,415.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.18/8,009.26 = 2,415.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.18x = 8,009.26 × 2,415.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.18x = 19,346,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,346,447.62/5,337.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.84

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