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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.39, 8,007.27 and 2,222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.39, 8,007.27 and 2,222.58 is: 3,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.39 : 8,007.27 = 2,222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.39/8,007.27 = 2,222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.39x = 8,007.27 × 2,222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.39x = 17,796,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,796,798.16/5,340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.49

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