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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,541.06, 8,313.27 and 2,419.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,541.06, 8,313.27 and 2,419.59 is: 3,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,541.06 : 8,313.27 = 2,419.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,541.06/8,313.27 = 2,419.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,541.06x = 8,313.27 × 2,419.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,541.06x = 20,114,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,114,704.96/5,541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.12

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