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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.81, 8,010.17 and 2,416.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.81, 8,010.17 and 2,416.14 is: 3,625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.81 : 8,010.17 = 2,416.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.81/8,010.17 = 2,416.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.81x = 8,010.17 × 2,416.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.81x = 19,353,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,353,640.01/5,337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.77

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