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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.90, 8,010.45 and 2,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.90, 8,010.45 and 2,414.70 is: 3,623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.90 : 8,010.45 = 2,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.90/8,010.45 = 2,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.90x = 8,010.45 × 2,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.90x = 19,342,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,342,833.62/5,337.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.68

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