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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.08, 8,046.12 and 2,242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.08, 8,046.12 and 2,242.38 is: 3,363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.08 : 8,046.12 = 2,242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.08/8,046.12 = 2,242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.08x = 8,046.12 × 2,242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.08x = 18,042,458.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,042,458.57/5,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.57

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