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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,011.62, 5,536.11 and 2,243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,011.62, 5,536.11 and 2,243.42 is: 3,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,011.62 : 5,536.11 = 2,243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,011.62/5,536.11 = 2,243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,011.62x = 5,536.11 × 2,243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,011.62x = 12,419,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,419,819.90/4,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.96

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