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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.68, 8,047.53 and 2,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.68, 8,047.53 and 2,244.84 is: 3,366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.68 : 8,047.53 = 2,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.68/8,047.53 = 2,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.68x = 8,047.53 × 2,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.68x = 18,065,417.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,065,417.25/5,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.85

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