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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.26, 8,040.76 and 2,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.26, 8,040.76 and 2,241.34 is: 3,360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.26 : 8,040.76 = 2,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.26/8,040.76 = 2,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.26x = 8,040.76 × 2,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.26x = 18,022,077.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022,077.02/5,362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.91

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