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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,753.52, 8,624.48 and 2,241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,753.52, 8,624.48 and 2,241.33 is: 3,359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,753.52 : 8,624.48 = 2,241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,753.52/8,624.48 = 2,241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,753.52x = 8,624.48 × 2,241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,753.52x = 19,330,294.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330,294.55/5,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.73

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