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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.43, 8,015.15 and 2,225.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.43, 8,015.15 and 2,225.07 is: 3,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.43 : 8,015.15 = 2,225.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.43/8,015.15 = 2,225.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.43x = 8,015.15 × 2,225.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.43x = 17,834,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834,275.37/5,348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.49

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