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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.17, 8,050.05 and 2,245.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.17, 8,050.05 and 2,245.91 is: 3,369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.17 : 8,050.05 = 2,245.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.17/8,050.05 = 2,245.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.17x = 8,050.05 × 2,245.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.17x = 18,079,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079,647.55/5,365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.82

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