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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,339.92, 8,009.82 and 2,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,339.92, 8,009.82 and 2,416.20 is: 3,624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,339.92 : 8,009.82 = 2,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,339.92/8,009.82 = 2,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,339.92x = 8,009.82 × 2,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,339.92x = 19,353,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,353,327.08/5,339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.27

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