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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.09, 8,056.35 and 2,410.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.09, 8,056.35 and 2,410.98 is: 3,615.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.09 : 8,056.35 = 2,410.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.09/8,056.35 = 2,410.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.09x = 8,056.35 × 2,410.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.09x = 19,423,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423,698.72/5,373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.00

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