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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.33, 8,044.98 and 2,241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.33, 8,044.98 and 2,241.97 is: 3,361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.33 : 8,044.98 = 2,241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.33/8,044.98 = 2,241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.33x = 8,044.98 × 2,241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.33x = 18,036,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036,603.81/5,365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.70

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