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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,366.97, 8,053.34 and 2,288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,366.97, 8,053.34 and 2,288.25 is: 3,433.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,366.97 : 8,053.34 = 2,288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,366.97/8,053.34 = 2,288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,366.97x = 8,053.34 × 2,288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,366.97x = 18,428,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,428,043.81/5,366.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.60

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