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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.02, 8,054.82 and 2,247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.02, 8,054.82 and 2,247.29 is: 3,371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.02 : 8,054.82 = 2,247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.02/8,054.82 = 2,247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.02x = 8,054.82 × 2,247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.02x = 18,101,536.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101,536.57/5,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.48

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