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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.22, 8,036.83 and 2,437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.22, 8,036.83 and 2,437.58 is: 3,653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.22 : 8,036.83 = 2,437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.22/8,036.83 = 2,437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.22x = 8,036.83 × 2,437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.22x = 19,590,416.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590,416.07/5,362.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.42

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