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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.06, 8,010.18 and 2,414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.06, 8,010.18 and 2,414.95 is: 3,622.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.06 : 8,010.18 = 2,414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.06/8,010.18 = 2,414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.06x = 8,010.18 × 2,414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.06x = 19,344,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,344,164.17/5,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.46

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