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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361.64, 8,041.82 and 2,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361.64, 8,041.82 and 2,282.92 is: 3,424.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361.64 : 8,041.82 = 2,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361.64/8,041.82 = 2,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361.64x = 8,041.82 × 2,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361.64x = 18,358,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,358,831.71/5,361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.11

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