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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.92, 8,010.40 and 2,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.92, 8,010.40 and 2,416.52 is: 3,626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.92 : 8,010.40 = 2,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.92/8,010.40 = 2,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.92x = 8,010.40 × 2,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.92x = 19,357,291.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,357,291.81/5,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.37

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