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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.37, 8,055.32 and 2,247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.37, 8,055.32 and 2,247.63 is: 3,371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.37 : 8,055.32 = 2,247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.37/8,055.32 = 2,247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.37x = 8,055.32 × 2,247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.37x = 18,105,337.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105,337.45/5,369.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.97

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