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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.91, 8,017.25 and 2,222.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.91, 8,017.25 and 2,222.91 is: 3,334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.91 : 8,017.25 = 2,222.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.91/8,017.25 = 2,222.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.91x = 8,017.25 × 2,222.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.91x = 17,821,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,821,614.08/5,343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.94

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