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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.47, 7,839.67 and 2,225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.47, 7,839.67 and 2,225.02 is: 3,338.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.47 : 7,839.67 = 2,225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.47/7,839.67 = 2,225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.47x = 7,839.67 × 2,225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.47x = 17,443,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,443,422.54/5,225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.15

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