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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.24, 8,019.28 and 2,225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.24, 8,019.28 and 2,225.62 is: 3,337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.24 : 8,019.28 = 2,225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.24/8,019.28 = 2,225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.24x = 8,019.28 × 2,225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.24x = 17,847,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847,869.95/5,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.15

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