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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.26, 8,043.74 and 2,243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.26, 8,043.74 and 2,243.34 is: 3,363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.26 : 8,043.74 = 2,243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.26/8,043.74 = 2,243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.26x = 8,043.74 × 2,243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.26x = 18,044,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,044,843.69/5,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.90

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