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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.06, 8,046.25 and 2,241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.06, 8,046.25 and 2,241.83 is: 3,364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.06 : 8,046.25 = 2,241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.06/8,046.25 = 2,241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.06x = 8,046.25 × 2,241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.06x = 18,038,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,038,324.64/5,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.07

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