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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.93, 8,036.68 and 2,235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.93, 8,036.68 and 2,235.20 is: 3,353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.93 : 8,036.68 = 2,235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.93/8,036.68 = 2,235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.93x = 8,036.68 × 2,235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.93x = 17,963,607.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,963,607.08/5,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.34

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