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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.58, 8,046.86 and 2,243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.58, 8,046.86 and 2,243.22 is: 3,363.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.58 : 8,046.86 = 2,243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.58/8,046.86 = 2,243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.58x = 8,046.86 × 2,243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.58x = 18,050,866.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,050,866.07/5,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.57

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