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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.21, 8,047.82 and 2,247.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.21, 8,047.82 and 2,247.37 is: 3,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.21 : 8,047.82 = 2,247.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.21/8,047.82 = 2,247.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.21x = 8,047.82 × 2,247.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.21x = 18,086,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,086,429.23/5,365.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.06

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