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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,339.04, 8,003.52 and 2,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,339.04, 8,003.52 and 2,414.40 is: 3,619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,339.04 : 8,003.52 = 2,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,339.04/8,003.52 = 2,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,339.04x = 8,003.52 × 2,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,339.04x = 19,323,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,323,698.69/5,339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.32

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