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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.12, 8,022.04 and 2,226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.12, 8,022.04 and 2,226.09 is: 3,339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.12 : 8,022.04 = 2,226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.12/8,022.04 = 2,226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.12x = 8,022.04 × 2,226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.12x = 17,857,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857,742.91/5,347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.70

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