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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.63, 8,018.32 and 2,225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.63, 8,018.32 and 2,225.79 is: 3,339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.63 : 8,018.32 = 2,225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.63/8,018.32 = 2,225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.63x = 8,018.32 × 2,225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.63x = 17,847,096.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847,096.47/5,343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.88

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