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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.07, 8,051.33 and 2,246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.07, 8,051.33 and 2,246.76 is: 3,371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.07 : 8,051.33 = 2,246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.07/8,051.33 = 2,246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.07x = 8,051.33 × 2,246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.07x = 18,089,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089,411.81/5,366.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.07

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