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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.51, 8,066.94 and 2,262.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.51, 8,066.94 and 2,262.30 is: 3,391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.51 : 8,066.94 = 2,262.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.51/8,066.94 = 2,262.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.51x = 8,066.94 × 2,262.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.51x = 18,249,838.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249,838.36/5,381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.21

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