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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.41, 8,022.48 and 2,226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.41, 8,022.48 and 2,226.38 is: 3,340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.41 : 8,022.48 = 2,226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.41/8,022.48 = 2,226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.41x = 8,022.48 × 2,226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.41x = 17,861,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861,089.02/5,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.14

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