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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,370.66, 8,056.38 and 2,247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,370.66, 8,056.38 and 2,247.52 is: 3,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,370.66 : 8,056.38 = 2,247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,370.66/8,056.38 = 2,247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,370.66x = 8,056.38 × 2,247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,370.66x = 18,106,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,106,899.77/5,370.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.45

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