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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.75, 8,050.37 and 2,286.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.75, 8,050.37 and 2,286.75 is: 3,431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.75 : 8,050.37 = 2,286.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.75/8,050.37 = 2,286.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.75x = 8,050.37 × 2,286.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.75x = 18,409,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,409,183.60/5,364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.51

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