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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.20, 8,036.64 and 2,237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.20, 8,036.64 and 2,237.16 is: 3,354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.20 : 8,036.64 = 2,237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.20/8,036.64 = 2,237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.20x = 8,036.64 × 2,237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.20x = 17,979,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979,249.54/5,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.84

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