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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.28, 8,058.54 and 2,250.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.28, 8,058.54 and 2,250.01 is: 3,376.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.28 : 8,058.54 = 2,250.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.28/8,058.54 = 2,250.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.28x = 8,058.54 × 2,250.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.28x = 18,131,795.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,131,795.59/5,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.32

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