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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.34, 8,061.78 and 2,411.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.34, 8,061.78 and 2,411.47 is: 3,618.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.34 : 8,061.78 = 2,411.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.34/8,061.78 = 2,411.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.34x = 8,061.78 × 2,411.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.34x = 19,440,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,440,746.17/5,373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.00

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