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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.08, 8,044.61 and 2,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.08, 8,044.61 and 2,241.72 is: 3,361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.08 : 8,044.61 = 2,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.08/8,044.61 = 2,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.08x = 8,044.61 × 2,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.08x = 18,033,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033,751.92/5,365.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.32

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