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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.93, 8,016.08 and 2,229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.93, 8,016.08 and 2,229.29 is: 3,342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.93 : 8,016.08 = 2,229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.93/8,016.08 = 2,229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.93x = 8,016.08 × 2,229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.93x = 17,870,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870,115.76/5,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.13

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