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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.08, 8,035.61 and 2,235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.08, 8,035.61 and 2,235.72 is: 3,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.08 : 8,035.61 = 2,235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.08/8,035.61 = 2,235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.08x = 8,035.61 × 2,235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.08x = 17,965,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,965,362.81/5,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.32

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