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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.04, 8,006.52 and 2,416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.04, 8,006.52 and 2,416.40 is: 3,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.04 : 8,006.52 = 2,416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.04/8,006.52 = 2,416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.04x = 8,006.52 × 2,416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.04x = 19,346,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,346,954.93/5,341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.32

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