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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.03, 8,016.21 and 2,229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.03, 8,016.21 and 2,229.37 is: 3,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.03 : 8,016.21 = 2,229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.03/8,016.21 = 2,229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.03x = 8,016.21 × 2,229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.03x = 17,871,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,871,078.05/5,347.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.25

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