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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.24, 8,022.23 and 2,226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.24, 8,022.23 and 2,226.21 is: 3,339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.24 : 8,022.23 = 2,226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.24/8,022.23 = 2,226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.24x = 8,022.23 × 2,226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.24x = 17,859,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,859,163.08/5,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.88

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