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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.14, 8,054.91 and 2,250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.14, 8,054.91 and 2,250.45 is: 3,376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.14 : 8,054.91 = 2,250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.14/8,054.91 = 2,250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.14x = 8,054.91 × 2,250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.14x = 18,127,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,127,172.21/5,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.81

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