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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.77, 8,056.29 and 2,248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.77, 8,056.29 and 2,248.51 is: 3,374.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.77 : 8,056.29 = 2,248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.77/8,056.29 = 2,248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.77x = 8,056.29 × 2,248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.77x = 18,114,648.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,114,648.63/5,368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.08

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