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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,371.82, 8,056.17 and 2,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,371.82, 8,056.17 and 2,251.74 is: 3,376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,371.82 : 8,056.17 = 2,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,371.82/8,056.17 = 2,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,371.82x = 8,056.17 × 2,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,371.82x = 18,140,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,140,400.24/5,371.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.96

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