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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.12, 8,013.34 and 2,261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.12, 8,013.34 and 2,261.96 is: 3,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.12 : 8,013.34 = 2,261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.12/8,013.34 = 2,261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.12x = 8,013.34 × 2,261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.12x = 18,125,854.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,125,854.55/5,342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.01

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