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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.37, 8,042.30 and 2,242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.37, 8,042.30 and 2,242.52 is: 3,362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.37 : 8,042.30 = 2,242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.37/8,042.30 = 2,242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.37x = 8,042.30 × 2,242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.37x = 18,035,018.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035,018.60/5,363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.63

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