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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,365.95, 8,047.47 and 2,245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,365.95, 8,047.47 and 2,245.31 is: 3,367.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,365.95 : 8,047.47 = 2,245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,365.95/8,047.47 = 2,245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,365.95x = 8,047.47 × 2,245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,365.95x = 18,069,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,069,095.86/5,365.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.36

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