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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.18, 8,018.91 and 2,268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.18, 8,018.91 and 2,268.18 is: 3,402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.18 : 8,018.91 = 2,268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.18/8,018.91 = 2,268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.18x = 8,018.91 × 2,268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.18x = 18,188,331.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,188,331.28/5,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.12

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