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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.67, 8,016.98 and 2,225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.67, 8,016.98 and 2,225.14 is: 3,338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.67 : 8,016.98 = 2,225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.67/8,016.98 = 2,225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.67x = 8,016.98 × 2,225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.67x = 17,838,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,838,871.71/5,343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.32

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