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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.66, 8,027.98 and 2,237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.66, 8,027.98 and 2,237.49 is: 3,353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.66 : 8,027.98 = 2,237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.66/8,027.98 = 2,237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.66x = 8,027.98 × 2,237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.66x = 17,962,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,962,513.78/5,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.93

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