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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,386.53, 8,082.91 and 2,266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,386.53, 8,082.91 and 2,266.33 is: 3,400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,386.53 : 8,082.91 = 2,266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,386.53/8,082.91 = 2,266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,386.53x = 8,082.91 × 2,266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,386.53x = 18,318,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,318,545.58/5,386.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.81

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