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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.46, 8,053.98 and 2,246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.46, 8,053.98 and 2,246.73 is: 3,370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.46 : 8,053.98 = 2,246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.46/8,053.98 = 2,246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.46x = 8,053.98 × 2,246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.46x = 18,095,118.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,095,118.49/5,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.64

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