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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,360.73, 8,043.36 and 2,241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,360.73, 8,043.36 and 2,241.35 is: 3,362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,360.73 : 8,043.36 = 2,241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,360.73/8,043.36 = 2,241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,360.73x = 8,043.36 × 2,241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,360.73x = 18,027,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,027,984.94/5,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.97

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