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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.28, 8,047.59 and 2,244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.28, 8,047.59 and 2,244.43 is: 3,367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.28 : 8,047.59 = 2,244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.28/8,047.59 = 2,244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.28x = 8,047.59 × 2,244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.28x = 18,062,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,252.42/5,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.13

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