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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,357.22, 8,034.62 and 2,394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,357.22, 8,034.62 and 2,394.12 is: 3,590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,357.22 : 8,034.62 = 2,394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,357.22/8,034.62 = 2,394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,357.22x = 8,034.62 × 2,394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,357.22x = 19,235,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,235,844.43/5,357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.64

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