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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,363.67, 8,047.80 and 2,244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,363.67, 8,047.80 and 2,244.41 is: 3,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,363.67 : 8,047.80 = 2,244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,363.67/8,047.80 = 2,244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,363.67x = 8,047.80 × 2,244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,363.67x = 18,062,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,562.80/5,363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.58

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