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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.70, 8,034.02 and 2,236.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.70, 8,034.02 and 2,236.58 is: 3,354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.70 : 8,034.02 = 2,236.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.70/8,034.02 = 2,236.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.70x = 8,034.02 × 2,236.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.70x = 17,968,728.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,968,728.45/5,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.44

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