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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,534.08, 8,302.16 and 2,414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,534.08, 8,302.16 and 2,414.08 is: 3,621.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,534.08 : 8,302.16 = 2,414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,534.08/8,302.16 = 2,414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,534.08x = 8,302.16 × 2,414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,534.08x = 20,042,078.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042,078.41/5,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.57

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