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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.78, 8,037.45 and 2,237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.78, 8,037.45 and 2,237.48 is: 3,357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.78 : 8,037.45 = 2,237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.78/8,037.45 = 2,237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.78x = 8,037.45 × 2,237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.78x = 17,983,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,983,593.44/5,356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.17

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