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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.71, 8,049.84 and 2,243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.71, 8,049.84 and 2,243.97 is: 3,366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.71 : 8,049.84 = 2,243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.71/8,049.84 = 2,243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.71x = 8,049.84 × 2,243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.71x = 18,063,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,063,599.46/5,365.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.49

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