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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.65, 8,048.82 and 2,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.65, 8,048.82 and 2,246.72 is: 3,368.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.65 : 8,048.82 = 2,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.65/8,048.82 = 2,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.65x = 8,048.82 × 2,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.65x = 18,083,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083,444.87/5,367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.97

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