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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.16, 8,014.91 and 2,228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.16, 8,014.91 and 2,228.51 is: 3,340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.16 : 8,014.91 = 2,228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.16/8,014.91 = 2,228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.16x = 8,014.91 × 2,228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.16x = 17,861,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861,307.08/5,346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.96

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