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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.91, 8,021.73 and 2,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.91, 8,021.73 and 2,225.88 is: 3,339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.91 : 8,021.73 = 2,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.91/8,021.73 = 2,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.91x = 8,021.73 × 2,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.91x = 17,855,378.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,855,378.29/5,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.38

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