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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,347.90, 8,023.24 and 2,226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,347.90, 8,023.24 and 2,226.92 is: 3,340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,347.90 : 8,023.24 = 2,226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,347.90/8,023.24 = 2,226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,347.90x = 8,023.24 × 2,226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,347.90x = 17,867,113.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,867,113.62/5,347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.96

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