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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.29, 8,007.56 and 2,415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.29, 8,007.56 and 2,415.62 is: 3,624.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.29 : 8,007.56 = 2,415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.29/8,007.56 = 2,415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.29x = 8,007.56 × 2,415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.29x = 19,343,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,343,210.01/5,337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.16

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