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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.86, 8,050.30 and 2,245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.86, 8,050.30 and 2,245.16 is: 3,367.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.86 : 8,050.30 = 2,245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.86/8,050.30 = 2,245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.86x = 8,050.30 × 2,245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.86x = 18,074,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,074,211.55/5,366.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.74

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