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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,353.66, 8,024.97 and 2,235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,353.66, 8,024.97 and 2,235.48 is: 3,350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,353.66 : 8,024.97 = 2,235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,353.66/8,024.97 = 2,235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,353.66x = 8,024.97 × 2,235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,353.66x = 17,939,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,939,683.37/5,353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.92

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