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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.34, 8,010.33 and 2,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.34, 8,010.33 and 2,416.60 is: 3,624.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.34 : 8,010.33 = 2,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.34/8,010.33 = 2,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.34x = 8,010.33 × 2,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.34x = 19,357,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,357,763.48/5,340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.82

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