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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.65, 8,036.25 and 2,234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.65, 8,036.25 and 2,234.92 is: 3,352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.65 : 8,036.25 = 2,234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.65/8,036.25 = 2,234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.65x = 8,036.25 × 2,234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.65x = 17,960,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,960,392.60/5,356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.92

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