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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.94, 8,016.55 and 2,226.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.94, 8,016.55 and 2,226.06 is: 3,339.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.94 : 8,016.55 = 2,226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.94/8,016.55 = 2,226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.94x = 8,016.55 × 2,226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.94x = 17,845,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,845,315.73/5,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.35

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