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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.01, 8,045.49 and 2,243.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.01, 8,045.49 and 2,243.13 is: 3,360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.01 : 8,045.49 = 2,243.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.01/8,045.49 = 2,243.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.01x = 8,045.49 × 2,243.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.01x = 18,047,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,047,107.18/5,370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.72

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