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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.50, 7,952.26 and 2,223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.50, 7,952.26 and 2,223.50 is: 3,335.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.50 : 7,952.26 = 2,223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.50/7,952.26 = 2,223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.50x = 7,952.26 × 2,223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.50x = 17,681,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681,850.11/5,301.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.25

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