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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.90, 8,047.35 and 2,248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.90, 8,047.35 and 2,248.43 is: 3,372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.90 : 8,047.35 = 2,248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.90/8,047.35 = 2,248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.90x = 8,047.35 × 2,248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.90x = 18,093,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,093,862.92/5,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.64

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