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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.58, 8,052.75 and 2,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.58, 8,052.75 and 2,246.10 is: 3,370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.58 : 8,052.75 = 2,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.58/8,052.75 = 2,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.58x = 8,052.75 × 2,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.58x = 18,087,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,087,281.78/5,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.36

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