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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.95, 8,010.10 and 2,418.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.95, 8,010.10 and 2,418.67 is: 3,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.95 : 8,010.10 = 2,418.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.95/8,010.10 = 2,418.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.95x = 8,010.10 × 2,418.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.95x = 19,373,771.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,373,771.57/5,340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.41

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