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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.55, 8,043.41 and 2,241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.55, 8,043.41 and 2,241.91 is: 3,362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.55 : 8,043.41 = 2,241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.55/8,043.41 = 2,241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.55x = 8,043.41 × 2,241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.55x = 18,032,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032,586.81/5,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.06

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