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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,355.93, 8,036.75 and 2,238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,355.93, 8,036.75 and 2,238.06 is: 3,358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,355.93 : 8,036.75 = 2,238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,355.93/8,036.75 = 2,238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,355.93x = 8,036.75 × 2,238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,355.93x = 17,986,728.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986,728.71/5,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.28

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