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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.41, 7,953.80 and 2,225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.41, 7,953.80 and 2,225.25 is: 3,336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.41 : 7,953.80 = 2,225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.41/7,953.80 = 2,225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.41x = 7,953.80 × 2,225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.41x = 17,699,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,699,182.32/5,305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.06

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