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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.12, 8,040.96 and 2,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.12, 8,040.96 and 2,283.52 is: 3,422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.12 : 8,040.96 = 2,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.12/8,040.96 = 2,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.12x = 8,040.96 × 2,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.12x = 18,361,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,361,692.98/5,365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.42

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