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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.29, 8,049.10 and 2,202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.29, 8,049.10 and 2,202.74 is: 3,304.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.29 : 8,049.10 = 2,202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.29/8,049.10 = 2,202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.29x = 8,049.10 × 2,202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.29x = 17,730,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730,048.90/5,365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.58

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