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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.70, 8,014.94 and 2,224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.70, 8,014.94 and 2,224.19 is: 3,336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.70 : 8,014.94 = 2,224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.70/8,014.94 = 2,224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.70x = 8,014.94 × 2,224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.70x = 17,826,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826,698.20/5,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.02

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