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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.08, 8,046.10 and 2,242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.08, 8,046.10 and 2,242.72 is: 3,362.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.08 : 8,046.10 = 2,242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.08/8,046.10 = 2,242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.08x = 8,046.10 × 2,242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.08x = 18,045,149.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,045,149.39/5,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.82

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