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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,386.67, 8,077.86 and 2,268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,386.67, 8,077.86 and 2,268.17 is: 3,401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,386.67 : 8,077.86 = 2,268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,386.67/8,077.86 = 2,268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,386.67x = 8,077.86 × 2,268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,386.67x = 18,321,919.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,321,919.33/5,386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.35

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