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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348, 8,022.14 and 2,227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348, 8,022.14 and 2,227.12 is: 3,340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348 : 8,022.14 = 2,227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348/8,022.14 = 2,227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348x = 8,022.14 × 2,227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348x = 17,866,268.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,866,268.44/5,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.74

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