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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.87, 8,041.68 and 2,246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.87, 8,041.68 and 2,246.66 is: 3,367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.87 : 8,041.68 = 2,246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.87/8,041.68 = 2,246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.87x = 8,041.68 × 2,246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.87x = 18,066,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,066,880.58/5,364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.63

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