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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.45, 8,049.72 and 2,246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.45, 8,049.72 and 2,246.82 is: 3,369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.45 : 8,049.72 = 2,246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.45/8,049.72 = 2,246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.45x = 8,049.72 × 2,246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.45x = 18,086,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,086,271.89/5,367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.62

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