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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.83, 8,041.23 and 2,239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.83, 8,041.23 and 2,239.47 is: 3,357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.83 : 8,041.23 = 2,239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.83/8,041.23 = 2,239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.83x = 8,041.23 × 2,239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.83x = 18,008,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,008,093.35/5,362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.95

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