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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.36, 5,536.44 and 2,243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.36, 5,536.44 and 2,243.76 is: 3,096.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.36 : 5,536.44 = 2,243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.36/5,536.44 = 2,243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.36x = 5,536.44 × 2,243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.36x = 12,422,442.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422,442.61/4,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.82

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