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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.50, 8,046.99 and 2,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.50, 8,046.99 and 2,247.72 is: 3,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.50 : 8,046.99 = 2,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.50/8,046.99 = 2,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.50x = 8,046.99 × 2,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.50x = 18,087,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,087,380.36/5,368.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.17

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