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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.47, 5,535.72 and 2,243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.47, 5,535.72 and 2,243.09 is: 3,095.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.47 : 5,535.72 = 2,243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.47/5,535.72 = 2,243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.47x = 5,535.72 × 2,243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.47x = 12,417,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417,132.01/4,011.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.41

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