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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.17, 8,051.33 and 2,445.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.17, 8,051.33 and 2,445.78 is: 3,668.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.17 : 8,051.33 = 2,445.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.17/8,051.33 = 2,445.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.17x = 8,051.33 × 2,445.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.17x = 19,691,769.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691,769.66/5,368.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.25

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