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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.06, 8,051.16 and 2,250.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.06, 8,051.16 and 2,250.98 is: 3,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.06 : 8,051.16 = 2,250.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.06/8,051.16 = 2,250.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.06x = 8,051.16 × 2,250.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.06x = 18,122,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,122,959.88/5,370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.82

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