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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.15, 8,049.57 and 2,247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.15, 8,049.57 and 2,247.22 is: 3,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.15 : 8,049.57 = 2,247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.15/8,049.57 = 2,247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.15x = 8,049.57 × 2,247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.15x = 18,089,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089,154.70/5,368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.72

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