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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.67, 8,022.86 and 2,226.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.67, 8,022.86 and 2,226.63 is: 3,340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.67 : 8,022.86 = 2,226.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.67/8,022.86 = 2,226.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.67x = 8,022.86 × 2,226.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.67x = 17,863,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863,929.63/5,347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.51

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