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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,368.82, 8,051.20 and 2,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,368.82, 8,051.20 and 2,247.24 is: 3,370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,368.82 : 8,051.20 = 2,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,368.82/8,051.20 = 2,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,368.82x = 8,051.20 × 2,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,368.82x = 18,093,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,093,003.26/5,368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.02

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