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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.74, 8,056.62 and 2,250.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.74, 8,056.62 and 2,250.90 is: 3,375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.74 : 8,056.62 = 2,250.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.74/8,056.62 = 2,250.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.74x = 8,056.62 × 2,250.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.74x = 18,134,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,134,645.96/5,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.94

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