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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.90, 8,051.99 and 2,245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.90, 8,051.99 and 2,245.64 is: 3,369.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.90 : 8,051.99 = 2,245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.90/8,051.99 = 2,245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.90x = 8,051.99 × 2,245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.90x = 18,081,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081,819.34/5,365.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.76

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