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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.10, 8,009.89 and 2,414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.10, 8,009.89 and 2,414.81 is: 3,623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.10 : 8,009.89 = 2,414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.10/8,009.89 = 2,414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.10x = 8,009.89 × 2,414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.10x = 19,342,376.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,342,376.46/5,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.46

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