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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.92, 8,041.26 and 2,241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.92, 8,041.26 and 2,241.98 is: 3,361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.92 : 8,041.26 = 2,241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.92/8,041.26 = 2,241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.92x = 8,041.26 × 2,241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.92x = 18,028,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,028,344.09/5,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.67

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