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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,481.39, 8,222.02 and 2,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,481.39, 8,222.02 and 2,363.60 is: 3,545.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,481.39 : 8,222.02 = 2,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,481.39/8,222.02 = 2,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,481.39x = 8,222.02 × 2,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,481.39x = 19,433,525.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433,525.36/5,481.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.37

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