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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.32, 8,007.48 and 2,416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.32, 8,007.48 and 2,416.56 is: 3,624.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.32 : 8,007.48 = 2,416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.32/8,007.48 = 2,416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.32x = 8,007.48 × 2,416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.32x = 19,350,555.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,350,555.87/5,338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.84

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