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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,369.76, 8,056.44 and 2,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,369.76, 8,056.44 and 2,251.20 is: 3,377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,369.76 : 8,056.44 = 2,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,369.76/8,056.44 = 2,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,369.76x = 8,056.44 × 2,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,369.76x = 18,136,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,136,657.73/5,369.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.55

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