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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.83, 8,045.73 and 2,242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.83, 8,045.73 and 2,242.47 is: 3,362.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.83 : 8,045.73 = 2,242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.83/8,045.73 = 2,242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.83x = 8,045.73 × 2,242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.83x = 18,042,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,042,308.15/5,365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.44

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