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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.98, 8,042.49 and 2,281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.98, 8,042.49 and 2,281.50 is: 3,419.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.98 : 8,042.49 = 2,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.98/8,042.49 = 2,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.98x = 8,042.49 × 2,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.98x = 18,348,940.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,348,940.94/5,365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.49

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