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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.12, 8,047.96 and 2,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.12, 8,047.96 and 2,246.28 is: 3,368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.12 : 8,047.96 = 2,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.12/8,047.96 = 2,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.12x = 8,047.96 × 2,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.12x = 18,077,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,077,971.59/5,367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.28

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