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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,367.78, 8,052.84 and 2,247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,367.78, 8,052.84 and 2,247.93 is: 3,372.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,367.78 : 8,052.84 = 2,247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,367.78/8,052.84 = 2,247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,367.78x = 8,052.84 × 2,247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,367.78x = 18,102,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102,220.62/5,367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.38

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