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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,340.70, 8,011.69 and 2,222.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,340.70, 8,011.69 and 2,222.81 is: 3,334.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,340.70 : 8,011.69 = 2,222.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,340.70/8,011.69 = 2,222.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,340.70x = 8,011.69 × 2,222.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,340.70x = 17,808,461.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,808,461.58/5,340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.48

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