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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.44, 8,008.32 and 2,418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.44, 8,008.32 and 2,418.24 is: 3,625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.44 : 8,008.32 = 2,418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.44/8,008.32 = 2,418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.44x = 8,008.32 × 2,418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.44x = 19,366,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,366,039.76/5,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.62

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