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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,342.47, 8,010.24 and 2,224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,342.47, 8,010.24 and 2,224.63 is: 3,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,342.47 : 8,010.24 = 2,224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,342.47/8,010.24 = 2,224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,342.47x = 8,010.24 × 2,224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,342.47x = 17,819,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,819,820.21/5,342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.50

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