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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.41, 8,067.67 and 2,263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.41, 8,067.67 and 2,263.83 is: 3,393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.41 : 8,067.67 = 2,263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.41/8,067.67 = 2,263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.41x = 8,067.67 × 2,263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.41x = 18,263,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263,833.38/5,381.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.88

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