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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.51, 8,018.13 and 2,225.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.51, 8,018.13 and 2,225.67 is: 3,339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.51 : 8,018.13 = 2,225.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.51/8,018.13 = 2,225.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.51x = 8,018.13 × 2,225.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.51x = 17,845,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,845,711.40/5,343.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.70

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