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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.22, 8,013.36 and 1,446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.22, 8,013.36 and 1,446.66 is: 2,170.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.22 : 8,013.36 = 1,446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.22/8,013.36 = 1,446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.22x = 8,013.36 × 1,446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.22x = 11,592,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,592,607.38/5,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.00

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