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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,761.08, 8,640.28 and 2,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,761.08, 8,640.28 and 2,251.16 is: 3,376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,761.08 : 8,640.28 = 2,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,761.08/8,640.28 = 2,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,761.08x = 8,640.28 × 2,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,761.08x = 19,450,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,450,652.72/5,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.22

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