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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.28, 8,050.61 and 2,245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.28, 8,050.61 and 2,245.64 is: 3,368.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.28 : 8,050.61 = 2,245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.28/8,050.61 = 2,245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.28x = 8,050.61 × 2,245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.28x = 18,078,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,078,769.85/5,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.33

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