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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.68, 8,049.03 and 2,245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.68, 8,049.03 and 2,245.84 is: 3,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.68 : 8,049.03 = 2,245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.68/8,049.03 = 2,245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.68x = 8,049.03 × 2,245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.68x = 18,076,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,076,833.54/5,366.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.35

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